From Swedenborg to Strindberg

esotericism in Swedish art and literature

Karin Ström Lehander, Per Faxneld, Haettner Aurelius

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Stolpe Publishing
08 May 2025

History of Art & Design Styles; Eclectic & esoteric religions & belief systems

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During the latter part of the nineteenth century, so-called esoteric movements became increasingly popular in cultural and intellectual circles in Europe, not least in Sweden. Secret teachings, rituals and practices in alchemy, astrology, occultism and theosophy were predominant, with a belief in correspondences in the cosmos, living nature and transmutations.

But esotericism goes back much further in time in Swedish history. Although such esoteric ideas were long considered heresy by the Church and thus driven underground, they have had a significant impact on Swedish culture. In this anthology, we bring together some of Sweden's foremost experts on the subject to explore the history of esotericism in Sweden and how its rituals, practices and traditions came to influence writers and artists such as August Strindberg, Selma Lagerlöf, Viktor Rydberg, Hilma af Klint, Tyra Kleen and Carl Milles.

Text by: Karin Ström Lehander, Per Faxneld, Haettner Aurelius
Imprint: Stolpe Publishing
Country of Publication: Sweden
Dimensions: Height: 270mm, Width: 220mm,
ISBN: 9789189425972
ISBN 10: 9189425979
Pages: 324
Publication Date: 08 May 2025
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming