The biography focuses on the life of Esaias Tegnér, a Swedish poet and Lutheran bishop. Born in 1782, he studied theology at Lund University before becoming a priest. His poetry career began with the publication of his first collection in 1808. He is best known for his epic poem "Frithiof's Saga", which was published in three parts between 1820 and 1825. The work tells the story of a Viking warrior, drawing on Norse mythology and history. Tegnér's poetry often explored themes of love, nature, and Swedish identity. He served as bishop of Växjö from 1814 until his death in 1846.
By Hjalmar Hjorth Boysen · First published 1875 · Genre: Biography, Literary Criticism, History