Vilhelm Moberg
Swedish author whose four-volume The Emigrants is the greatest work of Swedish-American literature, depicting the emigration of Swedish peasants to Minnesota in the 19th century with epic sweep and deep humanity.
Works
- The EmigrantsEpic saga of Swedish peasants immigrating to America seeking freedom and a better life
- Unto a Good LandContinuation following Swedish settlers building community in the American frontier wilderness
- The SettlersThird volume depicting Swedish-American pioneers establishing homes and civilization in Minnesota
- The Last Letter HomeFinal volume of saga where aging immigrant reflects on his emigration and life abroad
- A Time on EarthHistorical novel chronicling a Swedish family's multigenerational American immigrant journey