Ergebnis für "Selma Lagerlöf" in Welt

The Story of Gösta Berling, published in Sweden in 1894, catapulted its author to literary fame. This captivating collection of tales is rooted in real events and paints a vivid picture of life in the Värmland province during the early 19th century. Known for its serene landscapes, Värmland features vast forests, winding rivers, and tranquil lakes, while its sparse population clings to age-old traditions, with mining as the mainstay of its economy. Miss Lagerlöf, inspired by the wild legends of her homeland, masterfully infuses these stories with her unique and vibrant interpretation. (...

Selma Lagerlf, born in Vrmland, Sweden, in 1858, was a celebrated writer whose literary prowess earned her the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1909. She passed away in her hometown in 1940. The Treasure (originally Herr Arnes penningar) is a captivating blend of drama and ghost story, first published in 1904, with its English translation appearing in 1923. Set against the haunting backdrop of Bohusln on Swedens West coast during the mid-16th Century, the tale unfolds as Herr Arne, the old Parson of Solberga, and his entire household are brutally murdered, leaving only the orphaned foster daughter...