Leserkretsen

Leserkretsen was a Swedish journal published from 1937 to 1944. It was a literary magazine focused on poetry, short stories, and essays. The journal was notable for its avant-garde and modernist approach, featuring contributions from a range of.left-wing writers.

Leserkretsen's writers often explored themes of politics, social commentary, and existentialism, reflecting the tumultuous times in which the journal was published. The magazine's contributors included notable writers such as Per Gunnar Evensson, Gunnar Ekelöf, and Ivar Lo-Johansson, among others.

The journal's name, Leserkretsen, translates to "reading circle," reflecting its attempts to foster a sense of community and discussion among its readers. Leserkretsen's contributors engaged in dialogue with each other, often through exchanges of letters and public debates, in an effort to create a more participatory and inclusive literary culture.

Leserkretsen's run was interrupted by World War II, and the journal ultimately ceased publication in 1944. Despite its relatively short existence, Leserkretsen played a significant role in Swedish literary circles during the 1930s and 1940s, influencing a generation of writers and helping to shape the country's literary landscape.