Poet, Editor. After studying in Finland, Kellgren returned to Sweden, where his satirical verse soon led him to prominence in the literary scene. A poet who also served as librarian and personal secretary to King Gustav III, Kellgren was was co-founder and long-time editor of Stockholmsposten, an influential Swedish literary journal. One of the earliest members of the Swedish Academy and a strong voice in Europe's Age of Englightenment, Kellgren is remembered today for his satirical attacks as well as for the beauty of his lyrics.
Poet, Editor. After studying in Finland, Kellgren returned to Sweden, where his satirical verse soon led him to prominence in the literary scene. A poet who also served as librarian and personal secretary to King Gustav III, Kellgren was was co-founder and long-time editor of Stockholmsposten, an influential Swedish literary journal. One of the earliest members of the Swedish Academy and a strong voice in Europe's Age of Englightenment, Kellgren is remembered today for his satirical attacks as well as for the beauty of his lyrics.
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