Carina Burman
Encyclopedia
Carina Burman is a Swedish
novelist and literature scholar. Her research has been focused on Swedish 18th and 19th century literature. She completed her Ph.D. in literature in Uppsala
in 1988 with a dissertation on the Gustavian writer Johan Henric Kellgren
. Later production includes a critical edition of previously unpublished letters of the novelist and feminist pioneer Fredrika Bremer
in two volumes (1996) and a biography of Bremer (2001).
Together with her husband, Professor Lars Burman, she has published critical editions on behalf of the Swedish Academy
of the works of Johan Henric Kellgren
(1995), Fredrika Bremer's "Livet i gamla världen. Palestina" (1995) and the poetic works of Erik Gustaf Geijer
(1999). Carina and Lars Burman have also edited Bremer's "Grannarne" for the series of Swedish literature published by Svenska Vitterhetssamfundet
(2000).
Burman's novels have historical motifs, often taking the form of a pastiches. Her first, "Min salig bror Jean Hendrich" (1993) deals with Johan Henric Kellgren from the point of view of his brother and his mistress in a series of letters. Her latest two novels, "Babylons gator" (2004) and "Vit som marmor" (2006) have the form of detective novels. "Babylons gator: Ett Londonmysterum" (The Streets of Babylon: A London Mystery), which borrows from English novels of the Victorian period, has Euthanasia Bondeson, a Swedish woman novelist-amateur sleuth visiting London, as its main character. In "Vit som marmor" (White as marble), Euthanasia Bondeson travels to Rome and solves a murder mystery in the Scandinavian artist colony.
Sweden
Sweden , officially the Kingdom of Sweden , is a Nordic country on the Scandinavian Peninsula in Northern Europe. Sweden borders with Norway and Finland and is connected to Denmark by a bridge-tunnel across the Öresund....
novelist and literature scholar. Her research has been focused on Swedish 18th and 19th century literature. She completed her Ph.D. in literature in Uppsala
Uppsala
- Economy :Today Uppsala is well established in medical research and recognized for its leading position in biotechnology.*Abbott Medical Optics *GE Healthcare*Pfizer *Phadia, an offshoot of Pharmacia*Fresenius*Q-Med...
in 1988 with a dissertation on the Gustavian writer Johan Henric Kellgren
Johan Henric Kellgren
Johan Henrik Kellgren was a Swedish poet and critic.-Biography:He was born at Floby in Västergötland...
. Later production includes a critical edition of previously unpublished letters of the novelist and feminist pioneer Fredrika Bremer
Fredrika Bremer
Fredrika Bremer was a Swedish writer and a feminist activist. She had a large influence on the social development in Sweden, especially in feminist issues.-Background:...
in two volumes (1996) and a biography of Bremer (2001).
Together with her husband, Professor Lars Burman, she has published critical editions on behalf of the Swedish Academy
Swedish Academy
The Swedish Academy , founded in 1786 by King Gustav III, is one of the Royal Academies of Sweden.-History:The Swedish Academy was founded in 1786 by King Gustav III. Modelled after the Académie française, it has 18 members. The motto of the Academy is "Talent and Taste"...
of the works of Johan Henric Kellgren
Johan Henric Kellgren
Johan Henrik Kellgren was a Swedish poet and critic.-Biography:He was born at Floby in Västergötland...
(1995), Fredrika Bremer's "Livet i gamla världen. Palestina" (1995) and the poetic works of Erik Gustaf Geijer
Erik Gustaf Geijer
Erik Gustaf Geijer was a Swedish writer, historian, poet, philosopher, and composer. His writings served to promote Swedish National Romanticism. He also was an influential advocate of Liberalism.-Biography:...
(1999). Carina and Lars Burman have also edited Bremer's "Grannarne" for the series of Swedish literature published by Svenska Vitterhetssamfundet
Svenska Vitterhetssamfundet
Svenska Vitterhetssamfundet is a non-profit membership organization formed in 1910 for the purpose of publishing scholarly text critical editions of works by the most important authors in Swedish literature. Membership is 200 kr...
(2000).
Burman's novels have historical motifs, often taking the form of a pastiches. Her first, "Min salig bror Jean Hendrich" (1993) deals with Johan Henric Kellgren from the point of view of his brother and his mistress in a series of letters. Her latest two novels, "Babylons gator" (2004) and "Vit som marmor" (2006) have the form of detective novels. "Babylons gator: Ett Londonmysterum" (The Streets of Babylon: A London Mystery), which borrows from English novels of the Victorian period, has Euthanasia Bondeson, a Swedish woman novelist-amateur sleuth visiting London, as its main character. In "Vit som marmor" (White as marble), Euthanasia Bondeson travels to Rome and solves a murder mystery in the Scandinavian artist colony.
Monographs
- "Vältalaren Johan Henric Kellgren", Skrifter utgivna av Avdelningen för litteratursociologi vid Litteraturvetenskapliga institutionen i Uppsala, 23 (dissertation, Uppsala, 1988)
- "Mamsellen och förläggarna. Fredrika Bremers förlagskontakter 1828-1865", Litteratur och samhälle 30:1, Avd. för litteratursociologi, Uppsala Universitet, 1995.
- "Bremer. En biografi" (Stockholm, 2001)
- "Den finländska Sapfo. Catharina Charlotta Swedenmarcks liv och verk" (Uppsala, 2004)
Critical editions
- Fredrika Bremer, Grannarne, utgiven med inledning och kommentarer av Carina och Lars Burman. Svenska Författare. Ny serie. Svenska Vitterhetssamfundet (Stockholm, 2000).
- Erik Gustaf Geijer, Dikter, under redaktion av Carina och Lars Burman och med inledning av Torgny Segerstedt. Svenska klassiker utgivna av Svenska Akademien (Stockholm, 1999).
- Fredrika Bremer, Brev. Ny följd I-II. Tidigare ej samlade och tryckta brev utgivna av Carina Burman (Gidlunds förlag, Hedemora, 1996)
- Fredrika Bremer, Livet i gamla världen. Palestina , under redaktion av Carina och Lars Burman och med inledning av Knut Ahnlund. Svenska klassiker utgivna av Svenska Akademien (Stockholm, 1995).
- Johan Henric Kellgren , Skrifter I-II, under redaktion av Carina och Lars Burman och med inledning av Torgny Segerstedt. Svenska klassiker utgivna av Svenska Akademien (Stockholm, 1995).
Novels
- "Min salig bror Jean Hendrich" (1993),
- "Den tionde sånggudinnan" (1996),
- "Cromwells huvud" (1998),
- "Islandet" (2001),
- "Babylons gator" (2004),
- "Vit som marmor" (2006),
- "Hästen från Porten" (2008),
- "Kärleksroman" (2009).