Björn Ranelid is a Swedish author, poet, and public speaker, born on May 21st, 1949, in Malmö, Sweden. With a career spanning over three decades, Ranelid is one of Sweden's most prolific and influential contemporary writers, known for his insightful and thought-provoking works. He has authored numerous novels, poetry collections, essays, and speeches on a wide range of topics, including literature, philosophy, culture, and politics.
Ranelid has been the recipient of several prestigious literary awards, including Augustpriset in 1994 and Samfundet de nio's prize in 2014.