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Henning Mankell

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Today’s Geo Quiz is also a matter of international intrigue. Your first clue to unravelling this mystery is the name “Henning Mankell.” He’s a well-known crime novelist from Sweden. You may know his mysteries featuring Inspector Kurt Wallander. We’re looking for the author’s hometown. Henning Mankell says it’s a small village — dwarfed by its surroundings.

We’re asking you to name that cold hole in Sweden. We’re back with the answer — and more from mystery writer Henning Mankell…

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Crime novelist Henning Mankell is well-known for his Kurt Wallander detective mysteries.

For our Geo Quiz, we asked you to name the small village in Sweden where Mankell grew up.

The answer is Sveg. Mankell’s newest book is set nearby. It’s called “The Man From Beijing.”

As we hear in this reading by Mankell — the story begins with a WOLF finding its way into a crime scene…. listen:

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CHANGE IN SWEDISH SOCIETY

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Author Henning Mankell speaks with The World’s Katy Clark about how crime entered the rural areas of Sweden and how that reality has influenced his writing.

CRIME AROUND THE WORLD

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Katy asks if Mankell’s stories are unique to Sweden or could the stories play out in any culture?

TELLING STORIES IN AFRICA AND EUROPE

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Mankell describes the different story telling styles of Europe and Africa.

THE IMPORTANCE OF LANDSCAPE

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Makell tells why landscape plays such a big role in his wrting.

THEATER

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Mankell talks about his work in the theatre in Mozambique.

WHY AFRICA?

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Katy asks Mankell why Africa has been so important in his life and in his work.