Swedish enlightenment literature

The most notable exception is Emanuel Swedenborg (1688–1772) who published some 30 mystical 30 works, such as Heaven and its Wonders and Hell From Things Heard and Seen (1758).

Swedenborg almost exclusively wrote in Latin, but his work did have a significant influence on others for centuries to come.

One of the first proponents of producing material for a general public was the botanist Carl Linnaeus (1700–1772).

Later key figures included the poet Johan Henrik Kellgren and the songwriter and performer Carl Michael Bellman.

Carl Michael Bellman (1740–1795) is one of few Swedish 18th century characters who has never lost the appreciation of common people.