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Axel Munthe
AuthorBooks · Second hand1857-1949
Axel Martin Fredrik Munthe was a Swedish-born physician and psychiatrist, best known as the author of The Story of San Michele, an autobiographical account of his life and work. He spoke several languages, grew up in Sweden, attended medical school there, then studied medicine in Paris and opened his first practice in France. He was married to a wealthy Englishwoman and spent most of his adult life in Italy.
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Birth
1857
Death
1949
First book
1929
Years writing
97
Axel Munthe was a prominent Swedish physician who combined his clinical practice with a prolific literary career.
His most famous work, The Story of San Michele, is an autobiographical account that has captivated readers worldwide.
Beyond his work as a physician and psychiatrist, Munthe served as a personal doctor, known for his close patient relationships.
Throughout his life, he wrote a total of 42 works exploring themes such as medicine, biography, and fiction.
Born in 1857 in Döderhults parish, his legacy endures as a fascinating figure who bridged the gap between science and literature.