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What made Erik Axel Karlfeldt's poetry popular?

  • Its controversial themes

  • The poet's eccentric personality

  • Its regionalist masquerade

  • Its traditional rhyming scheme

Answer

The Swedish poet Erik Axel Karlfeldt's poetry was popular for its regionalist masquerade. This masquerade took the form of a rustic persona that Karlfeldt adopted in his poetry, and which he used to explore themes of nature and the Swedish countryside. The masquerade was successful because it allowed Karlfeldt to reach a wider audience with his poetry, and to create a sense of familiarity and connection with his readers.
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