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Management number 201809476 Release Date 2025/10/08 List Price $10.64 Model Number 201809476
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Albert Bonnier was the foremost publisher of Swedish fiction, despite the rampant anti-Semitism that existed in the country at the time. He was the son of a Jewish bookseller and published his first book at the age of fifteen.

Format: Hardback
Length: 320 pages
Publication date: 31 March 2022
Publisher: Bonnier Books Ltd


In 1835, a fifteen-year-old boy, the son of a Jewish bookseller, arrived in Stockholm from Copenhagen. Two years later, he published his first book. During Albert's time, the winds of change swept across the country: technically, politically, socially, economically - and literary. When he died in 1900, he was the foremost publisher of Swedish fiction, despite the rampant anti-Semitism that existed in the country at the time, publishing such great Swedish writers as August Strindberg.

This is the story of Sweden's first modern publisher, unwaveringly guided by the journalistic principle he has made his: publish, do not judge.

Albert Bonnier was born in 1805 in Stockholm, Sweden. He was the son of a Jewish bookseller and grew up in a family that was deeply involved in the literary world. After completing his education, Albert worked as a journalist and editor for several newspapers in Stockholm. In 1835, he founded his own publishing company, which he named "Albert Bonnier's Förlag."

At the time, Sweden was undergoing a period of significant change and development. The country was emerging from a long period of political and economic instability, and the literary scene was also undergoing a transformation. Albert Bonnier recognized the opportunity to play a significant role in shaping the literary landscape of Sweden. He was committed to publishing works that were of high quality and that reflected the changing social and political climate of the country.

One of the key principles that guided Albert Bonnier's publishing company was the journalistic principle of "publish, do not judge." This principle meant that the company was committed to publishing works that were factually accurate and that presented a fair and balanced view of the world. Albert Bonnier believed that it was the responsibility of the publisher to provide the public with information, rather than to judge or influence their opinions.

Under Albert Bonnier's leadership, "Albert Bonnier's Förlag" became one of the most prominent publishing companies in Sweden. The company published a wide range of books, including fiction, non-fiction, and political commentary. It also published magazines and newspapers, which played a significant role in shaping public opinion in Sweden.

One of the most notable authors that Albert Bonnier published was August Strindberg. Strindberg was a Swedish writer who was known for his controversial and avant-garde literary style. He was a fierce critic of the social and political establishment in Sweden, and his works often explored the darker aspects of human nature and the human condition.

Despite the rampant anti-Semitism that existed in Sweden at the time, Albert Bonnier was committed to publishing the works of such great writers as August Strindberg. He believed that it was important to provide a platform for dissenting voices and to promote the free expression of ideas.

Albert Bonnier's publishing company played a significant role in shaping the literary and cultural landscape of Sweden. It was a company that was committed to publishing works that were of high quality and that reflected the changing social and political climate of the country. Albert Bonnier's legacy continues to be felt in the Swedish publishing industry, and his commitment to the journalistic principle of "publish, do not judge" remains an important guiding principle for publishers today.

Weight: 552g
Dimension: 240 x 162 x 31 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781786581969


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