Alf Henrikson | |
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Steel sculpture of Alf Henrikson | |
Born | Alf Ragnar Sten Henrikson 9 July 1905 Huskvarna, Sweden |
Died | 9 May 1995 Stockholm, Sweden | (aged 89)
Pen name | H |
Occupation | Author, poet, translator |
Nationality | Swedish |
Notable awards | Litteris et Artibus 1977 |
Alf Ragnar Sten Henrikson (9 July 1905 in Huskvarna – 9 May 1995 in Södra Ängby) was a Swedish writer, poet and translator, known for his interest in language and for his broad general knowledge.[1] He wrote a number of books about popular science and history, and for many years he was part of the staff of Dagens Nyheter, where he published short poems about current events or other topics.