Bergsprängaren

novel by Mankell

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Bergsprängaren, which translates to "The Stone Blaster," is a novel by Swedish author Henning Mankell, first published in 1973. It was one of Mankell's earlier works, predating his internationally acclaimed Kurt Wallander crime series. The novel is part of Mankell's broader literary output, which includes plays and other fiction for both adults and young readers. Mankell's writing is often characterized by its strong sense of place and its exploration of the human condition in a challenging world.

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Henning Mankell
…playwriting before publishing the novel Bergsprängaren (1973; “The Stone Blaster”). He continued to publish fiction, including the juvenile novel Sandmålaren (1974; “The Sand Painter”).
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…playwriting before publishing the novel Bergsprängaren (1973; “The Stone Blaster”). He continued to publish fiction, including the juvenile novel Sandmålaren (1974; “The Sand Painter”).
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