Historietter

Historietter is a collection of short stories by Swedish writer Hjalmar Söderberg, first published in 1898. These brief sketches are known for their terse, witty style, in which Söderberg often mocks human complacency and self-deception.1

Hjalmar Söderberg (1869–1941) was a Swedish novelist, critic, and short-story writer celebrated for his elegant prose and ironic perspective on life's disappointments. He began his career as a civil servant before turning to writing, initially as a critic. His novels, such as Förvillelser (1895), Martin Birck's Youth (1901), and Doctor Glas (1905), are characterized by disillusionment, melancholy, and a compassionate, albeit subdued, view of human struggles.1