Birger Sjöbergs

Birger Sjöberg-sällskapet is a Swedish literary society founded in Vänersborg in 1961. Its purpose is to sustain interest in and deepen understanding of the poet and writer Birger Sjöberg and his work, while encouraging research about his life and literary legacy. The society welcomes people interested in Sjöberg and provides information about its activities, membership and ways to get in touch.

Its programme includes meetings, conferences, literary walks and other events connected with Sjöberg and his work. The society also publishes annual yearbooks and shares articles, archival material and resources about the author. Its activities have featured discussions of works such as Fridas bok and Kvartetten, som sprängdes, as well as explorations of places and cultural heritage associated with Sjöberg. The society presents the Birger Sjöberg Prize and the Birger Sjöberg Medal, recognizing contributions related to his legacy. Through publications, events and research initiatives, Birger Sjöberg-sällskapet helps keep the writer’s work accessible and relevant to readers, members and researchers.