Kerstin Ekman facts for kids
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Kerstin Ekman
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Kerstin Ekman in 2011
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| Born | Kerstin Lillemor Hjorth 27 August 1933 Finspång, Sweden |
| Nationality | Swedish |
| Education | Uppsala University (history of literature) |
| Period | 1959– |
| Notable works | Blackwater Kvinnorna och staden trilogy Vargskinnet trilogy |
| Notable awards | Best Swedish Crime Novel Award |
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| Children | Magnus |
| Member of the Swedish Academy (Seat No. 15) |
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| In office 20 December 1978 – 7 May 2018 |
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| Preceded by | Harry Martinson |
| Succeeded by | Jila Mossaed |
Kerstin Lillemor Ekman (born August 27, 1933) is a well-known Swedish writer. She has written many popular novels, including exciting detective stories and books that explore people's feelings and society.
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Kerstin Ekman's Life and Books
Kerstin Ekman was born in Finspång, Sweden. She studied at Uppsala University, where she focused on the history of literature. This helped her become a great storyteller.
Early Detective Novels
In the early part of her career, Kerstin Ekman wrote several successful detective novels. These books were full of mystery and suspense. Some of her popular early works include De tre små mästarna and Dödsklockan.
Exploring New Themes
Later, Kerstin Ekman began to write books that looked at deeper topics. She explored psychological and social themes in her stories. This meant her books focused more on characters' thoughts and how people live in society.
One of her notable works from this period is Mörker och blåbärsris (1972). This novel is set in the beautiful northern part of Sweden.
Return to Mystery Writing
In 1993, Kerstin Ekman wrote Händelser vid vatten, which means "Events by Water." In this book, she returned to the detective novel style. This novel became very famous and won many awards.
Being Part of the Swedish Academy
In 1978, Kerstin Ekman was chosen to be a member of the Swedish Academy. This is a very important group in Sweden that works to promote the Swedish language and literature. They are also the group that chooses the winner of the Nobel Prize in Literature.
However, in 1989, Kerstin Ekman decided to leave the Academy. She felt strongly about certain events and discussions happening at the time. In 2018, the Academy changed its rules, allowing members to officially resign. At that point, her resignation was formally accepted.
Awards and Recognition
Kerstin Ekman has received many awards for her writing. In 1998, she was given the Litteris et Artibus medal. This is a special award given by the King of Sweden for important artistic and literary achievements.
See also
In Spanish: Kerstin Ekman para niños
