author
Sophus Michaëlis
1865–1932
A Danish poet, novelist, and playwright whose writing helped refresh Danish literature at the end of the 19th century, he also reached readers and theater audiences well beyond Denmark. His work moved between lyrical poetry, fiction, drama, and translation, with a strong openness to European culture.
2 Audiobooks
Helleenit ja barbaarit: Romaani persialaissotien ajoilta
by Sophus Michaëlis
Giovanna : Tarina kauniiden tornien kaupungista
by Sophus Michaëlis
About the author
Born in Odense on May 14, 1865, Sophus Michaëlis studied languages and later earned a degree in French, German, and Latin. He went on to build a varied literary career as a poet, novelist, playwright, translator, and critic, drawing on broad European influences in both his studies and his writing.
He is especially remembered for his poetry, but he also wrote novels and plays, and his work was translated, published, and performed in countries including England, France, Germany, and Sweden during his lifetime. That international reach made him one of the more outward-looking Danish writers of his generation.
Michaëlis was married for a time to the well-known writer Karin Michaëlis. He died in Copenhagen on January 28, 1932, leaving behind a body of work that connects Danish literature with a wider European artistic world.