Sven Barthel

Sven Kristian Barthel (8 September 1903, in Botkyrka[1] – 30 September 1991, in Stockholm[2]) was a Swedish writer, journalist, theatre critic and translator.

Sven Barthel
Born(1903-09-08)September 8, 1903
Botkyrka, Sweden
Died(1991-09-30)September 30, 1991
Stockholm, Sweden
OccupationWriter, journalist, theatre critic and translator
Years active1928–1991

He was a great narrator of nature, with a special interest in Stockholm's archipelago.[3] He has translated, among other works, Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck.[1]

Barthel was married to Viveka Starfeldt,[4] she was also a writer.

References
  1. Svenskt översättarlexikon - Litteraturbanken.
  2. Sveriges dödbok 1901–2009 - Swedish Death Index 1901–2009.
  3. Bra böckers lexikon, 1973.
  4. Solveig Viveka Starfelt - Svenskt kvinnobiografiskt lexikon.
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