Writing · Writer · Novel · Screenplay
Born May 6, 1904
Active 1941–1978 · Awards: Nobel Prize in Literature, Dobloug Prize, Samfundet De Nio's Grand Prize, Bellman Prize, Sveriges Radio's Poetry Prize
Harry Martinson (6 May 1904 – 11 February 1978) was a Swedish writer, poet and former sailor. In 1949 he was elected into the Swedish Academy.