Elmer Diktonius

Elmer Diktonius (1896–1961) was a Finnish poet, composer and translator.

Also recorded as Elmer Rafael Diktonius.

Overview

Born at Helsinki in 1896, died at Helsinki in 1961.

In detail

training under Erkki Melartin and Otto Wille Kuusinen is recorded. the recorded working language is Finnish and Swedish.

Subjects and genres recorded for the work are modernism, essay and poetry.

Places of work recorded in the authority are Helsinki and Nurmijärvi.

Distinctions recorded are Karl Emil Tollander Prize, Samfundet De Nio's Grand Prize and Swedish Academy translation prize.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Elmer Diktonius”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q969743: Elmer Diktonius

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