Pär Lagerkvist
Pär Lagerkvist
Pär Lagerkvist was born on May 23, 1891, in Växjö, Sweden. He was a renowned Swedish author and Nobel laureate in Literature, known for his profound exploration of existential and spiritual themes. Throughout his career, Lagerkvist's work often delved into the human condition, earning him recognition and acclaim on the international literary stage.
Personal Name: Pär Lagerkvist
Birth: 1891
Death: 1974
Pär Lagerkvist Books
(8 Books)
Barabbas, the thief, was acquitted when Christ was crucified, but he cannot put the thought of that man out of his mind. He finds himself drawn to the Christians who remain.
With Pilgrim at Sea the author has completed his tetralogy (set of 4 books) searching for God--journeying to the Holy Land but we never get there, we are always at sea. In this tale, Giovanni, the priest, insults the pious travelers and advises Tobias to embrace insecurity as the only sure thing because the sea does not concern itself with right and wrong, sin or guilt. You learn to accept yourself from the sea--his existentialist sermon. There is a shipwreck and plundering, etc.
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