Vilhelm Ekelund

Swedish poet (1880-1949) · Sweden · On the map · Writers · Died at 68

Vilhelm Ekelund was a Swedish poet. He is best known for his collections of poetry, such as Havets stjärna (1906), and Melodier i skymning (1902). His works often focus on the beauty of nature and the struggle between nature and modern life.

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1949Died3 September 19491944Bellman PrizeAward1937Honorary Doctorate of Lund UniversityAward1924Samfundet De Nio's Grand PrizeAward1880Born14 October 1880