Sven Barthel

Sven Kristian Barthel (8 September 1903 in Botkyrka – 30 September 1991 in Stockholm ) was a Swedish writer, journalist, theatre critic and translator.

He was a great narrator of nature, with a special interest in Stockholm's archipelago. He has translated, among other works, Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck.

Barthel was married to Viveka Starfeldt, she was also a writer.