Hallström, Per, 1866-1960, Swedish short-story writer, dramatist, and poet. Before devoting himself to writing, Hallström worked in London and Chicago as a chemist. He is appreciated primarily for his collections of short stories, such as Purpur [purple] (1895) and Thanatos [death] (1900). His major works, written before 1910, combine profound compassion with a sensitive awareness of beauty.

Per Hallström (1866 - 1960) was a Swedish author and member of the Swedish Academy. He joined the academy in 1908, and served as its Permanent Secretary from 1931 to 1941. Swedish short-story writer, dramatist, and poet. Before devoting himself to writing, Hallström worked in London and Chicago as a chemist. He is appreciated primarily for his collections of short stories, such as Purpur [purple] (1895) and Thanatos [death] (1900). His major works, written before 1910, combine profound compassion with a sensitive awareness of beauty.

Between 1922 and 1946 Hallström served as Chairman of the Nobel Committee of the Swedish Academy for the Nobel Prize in Literature.

Per was grandfather to Anders Hallström, who was also an author.

External links

• Critical Essay by Per Hallström on Chlopi, winner of the 1924 Nobel Prize for literature