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| Author | Steve Sem-Sandberg |
|---|---|
| Original title | De fattiga i Łódź |
| Language | Swedish |
| Published | 2009 |
| Publisher | Albert Bonniers Förlag |
| Publication place | Sweden |
| Awards | August Prize of 2009 |
The Emperor of Lies (Swedish: De fattiga i Łódź, lit. 'The Poor in Łódź') is a 2009 novel by Swedish author Steve Sem-Sandberg. It won the August Prize in 2009. The book has so far been translated into 25 languages worldwide and has become a bestseller in many countries. A new Swedish edition, in large pocket format, was published in December 2020.
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