Die schönsten Geschichten der Lagerlöf

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Lagerlöf, Selma, 1858-1940

Contributor:

Franzos, Marie, 1870-1941

Language:

German

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Die schönsten Geschichten der Lagerlöf" by Selma Lagerlöf is a collection of short stories likely written in the late 19th century. This anthology showcases the enchanting tales of Lagerlöf, a renowned Swedish author, highlighting themes of love, human nature, and the delicacy between the mundane and the mystical. The opening introduces readers to the author's heartfelt connection with literature and her ability to portray the profound emotions and spiritual experiences of her characters. The opening portion of the book begins with a glowing introduction to Selma Lagerlöf by Walter von Molo, who emphasizes her deep understanding and representation of human emotions through storytelling. He asserts that Lagerlöf's narratives often blur the lines between reality and mysticism, embodying universal themes of love and redemption. Following this introduction, the story "Der Luftballon" is introduced, where two boys, Lennart and Hugo, are depicted as they embark on a train journey to Stockholm with their estranged father. Their relationship is complicated by their father's troubled past and alcoholism, leading them to escape into their imaginative world filled with adventures while grappling with their harsh reality. The narrative captures the children's longing for hope and the fleeting moments of joy sparked by a hot air balloon seen from their train. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Contents:

Frau Lagerlöf von Walter von Molo

Der Luftballon

Herrn Arnes Schatz

Reors Geschichte

Das Mädchen vom Moorhof

Das Schweißtuch der heiligen

Veronika

Die Legende vom Vogelnest

Credits:

Produced by Markus Brenner, Evelyn Kawrykow, La Monte H.P. Yarroll and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net

Notes:

Reading ease score: 80.5 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Release date is 2006-12-29