Samfundet De Nio (
The Nine Society) is a Swedish
literary society founded on 14 February 1913 in Stockholm by a testamentary donation from writer
Lotten von Kraemer. The society has nine members who are elected for life. Its purpose is to promote Swedish literature, peace and women's issues. It mainly presents a number of
literary awards. It was started as an alternative to the
Swedish Academy and is often compared to its more famous cousin.