Dan Andersson

Dan Andersson is a Swedish poet that I like a lot.


Dan Andersson 1888-1920

My favorite poem is called The Beggar From Luossa (my translation). Another one is called For My Sister (again, my translation). Dan's father was a teacher, and Dan himself used to work as a charcoal burner. He died prematurely from cyanide poisoning in a hotel room. A tragic accident that cut short the life of a talented man.

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