Lennart Hellsing
Swedish author and translator of children's literature
Born
1919
106 years ago
Died
November 25th, 2015
9 years ago — 96 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
Sweden
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Contributed significantly to Swedish children's literature through authorship and translation. Produced over 100 books that enriched the genre, focusing on engaging narratives and playful language. Ensembled a unique poetic style that made works appealing to young audiences. Collaborated with illustrators, enhancing the visual aspects of children's books. Received various awards for literary contributions, emphasizing creativity and education in literature for children.
Authored the children's book series 'Boken om Rumpnissarna'
Translated works of notable authors into Swedish
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