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Maria Sandel

Swedish writer (1870-1927) · Sweden · On the map · Writers · Died at 56

Maria Gustafva Albertina Sandel (1870-1927) was a Swedish textile worker, writer, feminist, and social critic. Born in Stockholm, she was forced to leave school at the age of 12, and began to work to contribute to her family income.

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Despite her lack of formal education, she wrote articles for several journals, and later published her own novels. Often regarded as the Fredrika Bremer of the proletariat, her works are social commentary, especially on the conditions of working-class women.

Country
Sweden
Category
Writers
Type
Writer / Author
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1870 to 1927 · aged 56