Henning Mankell
Born in 1948
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Henning Mankell was a renowned Swedish author best known for his Kurt Wallander crime series.
He divided his time between Sweden and Mozambique, where he was involved in theatre projects.
Mankell's works often explored social and political issues, reflecting his left-leaning views.
Beyond crime fiction, he wrote children's books and plays.
Mankell was married to Eva Bergman, daughter of famous filmmaker Ingmar Bergman.
His international success made him a prominent figure in Scandinavian literature, particularly in the crime genre.
Mankell's writing style was characterized by its atmospheric quality and focus on character development.
