Sven Kristian Barthel (8 September 1903 in Botkyrka â 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.