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Stieg from activist to author

Pettersson, Jan-Erik more...

Format: Paperback
Library Classification: Adult Non Fiction
BIC Subjects: Biography & autobiography: literary
Audience: General/trade
Publisher: Quercus Publishing Plc
Imprint: Quercus Publishing Plc
Publication Date: 1/05/2012
Place of Publication: United Kingdom

RRP: $19.99
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Until the posthumous publication of the Millennium Trilogy, Stieg Larsson was probably best known for his commitment to left-wing causes, and his tireless work as an anti-fascist activist. Horrified by the rise of far-right extremism in Sweden, he threw himself into monitoring and exposing these often shadowy and violent groups and gained an international reputation for the depth of his achievements and knowledge. However his work carried substantial risks and he and his partner Eva Gabrielsson lived in constant fear for their lives. Jan Erik-Pettersson shows how Stieg's activism and energetic championing of social justice and women's rights characterised his life, as well as demonstrating how these concerns animated his huge-selling Millennium Trilogy, in particular the unforgettable character of Lisbeth Salander.