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Moa Martinson

1890 – August 5, 1964

Swedish writer (1890–1964)

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Moa Martinson was one of Sweden's most noted authors of proletarian literature. Her ambition was to change society with her authorship and to portray the conditions of the working class, and also the personal development of women. Her works were about motherhood, love, poverty, politics, religion, urbanization and the hard living conditions of the working-class woman.

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  • Anniversary · August 5

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