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Which Swedish region did Erik Axel Karlfeldt evoke in his poetry?
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Stiernhielm, detail of an oil painting by D.K. Ehrenstrahl, 1663; in Gripsholm Castle, Sweden
In his poetry, the Swedish writer Erik Axel Karlfeldt evoked the province of Dalarna. His work was deeply rooted in the peasant culture and traditions of this rural region, which served as a dominant influence throughout his life.12