Astrid Lindgren

Astrid Lindgren (1907–2002) is one of Sweden's greatest children's authors. She created characters that children around the world know by heart: the strong, independent Pippi Longstocking, the mischievous Emil of Lönneberga, the robber's daughter Ronia, and the brothers Rusky and Jonathan Lionheart.

What sets her storytelling apart is the child's point of view. Everyday life turns into adventure, and children are the heroes of their own stories — in the forest, on the farm, in the village, or in an imaginary world that still feels safe to come home from.

Some of her best-known stories

• Pippi Longstocking (1945)
• The Children of Noisy Village (1947)
• Emil of Lönneberga (1963)
• The Brothers Lionheart (1973)
• Ronia, the Robber's Daughter (1981)

This list shows some of Astrid Lindgren's best-known works — not what is already published here.

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This page is a first step towards a collection about Astrid Lindgren and her world. We'll add to it over time.

In Swedish: Astrid Lindgren på svenska.