Does anyone out here know which book "The Swede" comes from?

Question

I've been trying to remember which book a character named "The Swede" is from. I can't.

Can someone clue me in?

Thanks,

Pirate Boy

Answer 1

American Pastoral, by Philip Roth

Answer 2

By just the character name,  I am guessing you are talking about "The Blue Hotel" By Stephen Crane. If that's it, you are remembering a good story. Hope I am right.