Description:
(Swedish Writer and Activist Best Known for His Millennium Trilogy of Crime Novels)
Karl Stig-Erland "Stieg" Larsson was a Swedish journalist, activist and writer. He remained a leftist throughout his life with his journalism encompassing communist and anti-fascist publications. He also independently researched on right-wing extremism. His work on fictions, however, brought him immense popularity. His crime novels of the ‘Millennium trilogy’ published posthumously earned him international accolades and was adapted into films. The first of the series, ‘The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo’ was selected in 2005 as the best Nordic crime novel. Publishers Weekly’ mentions ‘The Girl Who Kicked the Hornets' Nest’, the third novel of the series, as the top selling book in the US in 2010. Internationally he was charted as the second best-selling author in 2008. Though he could not witness the colossal success of his novels as he succumbed to a heart attack in 2004, his creations continue to lead the best seller chart. He changed his first name from ‘Stig’ to ‘Stieg’ to avoid confusion with another author Stig Larsson who happened to be his friend. He received several awards during his lifetime and also posthumously. He remains the first writer whose e-books sale crossed over one million counts on Amazon.com.
Birthday
August 15, 1954 (Leo)
Alternative names
Karl Stig-Erland Larsson
Died on
November 9, 2004
Spouse/Ex-
Eva Gabrielsson (Partner)
Parents
Erland Larsson
Vivianne Boström
Relatives
Joakim Larsson
What inspired Stieg Larsson to write the Millennium series?
Stieg Larsson was inspired by his interest in right-wing extremism and violence against women, as well as his career as a journalist and his work in exposing far-right and racist organizations.
How many books did Stieg Larsson write in the Millennium series?
Stieg Larsson wrote three books in the Millennium series: "The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo," "The Girl Who Played with Fire," and "The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest."
Is Lisbeth Salander based on a real person?
Lisbeth Salander, the protagonist of the Millennium series, is not based on a real person. She is a fictional character created by Stieg Larsson.
What impact did Stieg Larsson's books have on the crime fiction genre?
Stieg Larsson's Millennium series had a significant impact on the crime fiction genre, introducing a complex and compelling female protagonist in Lisbeth Salander and addressing important social issues such as violence against women and corruption.
Were there any unfinished works by Stieg Larsson?
Yes, Stieg Larsson left behind an unfinished manuscript for a fourth book in the Millennium series. The manuscript was later completed by another author and published as "The Girl in the Spider's Web."
