Emilie Flygare-Carlén facts for kids
Emilie Flygare-Carlén (born Smith; August 8, 1807 – February 5, 1892) was a famous Swedish writer who wrote many popular novels.
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Who Was Emilie Flygare-Carlén?
Emilie Smith was born in a town called Strömstad in Sweden. She grew up near the sea, in the many small islands and waters of Bohuslän, which is called an archipelago. Her father, Rutger Smith, used to be a sea captain. He later became a small merchant, which means he bought and sold goods. Emilie often went with him on his trips along the coast. Because of these trips, she met many interesting people: sailors, fishermen, and even smugglers. These people later became characters in her exciting stories.
Early Life and First Marriage
When Emilie was twenty, she married a doctor named Axel Flygare. They moved to a different part of Sweden called Småland. Sadly, her husband passed away in 1833. Emilie then moved back to her childhood home. It was at this time that she decided to become a writer.
Life in Stockholm and Second Marriage
A few years later, Emilie moved to Stockholm, the capital city of Sweden. In 1841, she married Johan Gabriel Carlén. He was a lawyer, a journalist, and a poet. Their home in Stockholm became a popular meeting place for other writers and thinkers. For the next twelve years, Emilie was very busy, writing one or two novels every year.
A Difficult Time and Return to Writing
Emilie faced a sad time when her son, Edvard Flygare, passed away in 1853. Edvard was also a writer and had already published three books, showing great talent. After her son's death, Emilie stopped writing for six years. But she eventually started again and continued to write until 1884.
Helping Others and Her Legacy
Emilie Flygare-Carlén cared deeply about helping people. She started special funds to help students and teachers. She also created funds to support fishermen and their widows (wives whose husbands had passed away). She is best known by her full name, Flygare-Carlén, which combines her first husband's name and her second husband's name. She passed away in Stockholm. Her daughter, Rosa Carlén (1836–1883), also became a popular novelist, just like her mother.
