Excerpt from State Normal Magazine, Vol. 13: January, 1909
Vermland, one of the mos-t beautiful provinces of Sweden, is situated in the western part of this country and north of the great lake V'ainern. It is famed for it vast forests, metallic mountain's, clear lakes and rushing rivers. The Vermlanians are a richly gifted people with a great capacity for work, and a bright temperament. Many of the most eminent men and women of Sweden have originated from the province; to name but one example: the world renowned John Ericsson. No other Swedish province can boast of so many distinguished authors as can Vermland. Even in our day great names can be mentioned, and first among them the author, Selma Lagerlof.
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Excerpt from State Normal Magazine, Vol. 13: January, 1909
Vermland, one of the mos-t beautiful provinces of Sweden, is situated in the western part of this country and north of the great lake V'ainern. It is famed for it vast forests, metallic mountain's, clear lakes and rushing rivers. The Vermlanians are a richly gifted people with a great capacity for work, and a bright temperament. Many of the most eminent men and women of Sweden have originated from the province; to name but one example: the world renowned John Ericsson. No other Swedish province can boast of so many distinguished authors as can Vermland. Even in our day great names can be mentioned, and first among them the author, Selma Lagerlof.
About the Publisher
Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com
This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
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Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book is a comprehensive study of the life and work of Selma Lagerlà f, the pioneering Swedish author and Nobel laureate. It delves into Lagerlà f's childhood in Värmland, a region that greatly influenced her writing, and explores the literary context of her time, where she emerged as a prominent figure in the transition from realism to modernism. The author examines Lagerlà f's major works, including "The Story of Gà sta Berling" and "Jerusalem," highlighting her unique blend of realism, fantasy, and social commentary. Through an analysis of her themes, such as the power of storytelling, the importance of nature, and the search for spiritual meaning, the book sheds light on Lagerlà f's enduring impact on Swedish literature and her significance as a pioneering voice in women's writing. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Nº de ref. del artículo: 9781333235710_0
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PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Nº de ref. del artículo: LW-9781333235710
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