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Jan Myrdal

Born

in Bromma, Sweden

July 19, 1927

Died

October 30, 2020

Genre

Fiction, Proletarian Literature, Nonfiction

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Jan Myrdal (1927–2020) was one of the most prominent and controversial figures in modern Swedish cultural life. An internationally acclaimed writer, essayist and political commentator, he authored dozens of books spanning autobiographical prose, travel writing and Marxist analysis. His breakthrough work Confessions of a Disloyal European brought him global recognition and established his reputation as a fiercely independent intellectual voice.

At the same time, Myrdal was a deeply polarizing figure. His uncompromising political positions and provocative interventions in public debate made him both admired and sharply criticized. Regardless of stance, few disputed his influence: for decades, he remained a towering presence in Swedish cultural ...more

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	Confessions of a Disloyal European 3.70 avg rating — 142 ratings — published 1964 — 18 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Barndom 3.22 avg rating — 134 ratings — published 1982 — 7 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Report from a Chinese village (Pantheon village series) 3.81 avg rating — 67 ratings — published 1963 — 22 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	En annan värld 3.49 avg rating — 41 ratings — published 1984 — 7 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Tolv på det trettonde 3.20 avg rating — 41 ratings — published 1989 — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Maj. En kärlek 3.56 avg rating — 36 ratings — published 1998 — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Resa i Afghanistan by Jan Myrdal, Gun 3.32 avg rating — 22 ratings — published 1960	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	India waits 4.12 avg rating — 17 ratings — published 1980 — 7 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Red Star over India: Impressions, Discussion and Documentation as the Wretched of the Earth are Rising 3.63 avg rating — 19 ratings — published 2011 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Silk Road: A Journey from the High Pamirs and Ili Through Sinkiang and Kansu by Jan Myrdal, Ann Henning (Translator), Gun Kessle (Photographer) 3.61 avg rating — 18 ratings — published 1977 — 5 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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