Birger Sjöberg

Who was Birger Sjöberg?

Birger Sjöberg was a Swedish poet, novelist and songwriter, whose best-known works include the song collection Fridas Bok and the novel Kvartetten Som Sprängdes.

Originally a journalist, Sjöberg wrote songs in his spare time. His debuted as a serious writer with the 1922 publication of Fridas Bok, which was both a critical and popular success. Following a series of concert tours, he withdrew from public life and focused on his writing.

After his death in 1929, a new series of songs and a selection of poems were published.