Lennart Hellsing

Lennart Hellsing
Born Paul Lennart Hellsing
5 June 1919
Västanfors, Västmanland County, Sweden
Occupation Writer, translator
Language Swedish
Nationality Swedish
Spouse Yvonne Lombard
Website
hellsingland.se

Paul Lennart Hellsing (born 5 June 1919) is a Swedish writer and translator. For his lasting contribution as a children's writer, Helsing was a finalist in 2010 for the biennial, international Hans Christian Andersen Award, the highest recognition available to creators of children's books.[1]

Born in Västanfors in Västmanland County, Sweden, he is the son of the merchant Paul Hellsing and Sigrid Hellsing, née Rohloff, whose mother was a mulatto from West India. He is a prolific writer of children's literature, particularly known for his rhymes and word plays.[2] He is considered an "outstanding poet" in the field of humour and nonsense writing.[3] In 1987, he received the Grand Prize from Samfundet De Nio. Hellsing has been married to actress Yvonne Lombard since 1953.[2]

References

  1. ↑ "2010". Hans Christian Andersen Awards. International Board on Books for Young People (IBBY). With contemporary material including the 2010 shortlist press release. Retrieved 23 March 2014.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Lennart Hellsing". Nationalencyklopedin (in Swedish). Retrieved 29 December 2010.
  3. ↑ "Children's literature". Clifton Fadiman. Encyclopædia Britannica. Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Last updated 12 January 2014. Retrieved 21 March 2014. (subscription required)

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