Valda Berättelser : With Notes and Vocabulary

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Lagerlöf, Selma, 1858-1940

Contributor:

Mauritzson, Jules, 1868-1930

Language:

Swedish

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Valda Berättelser" by Selma Lagerlöf is a collection of short stories written in the early 20th century. The stories reflect Lagerlöf's deep engagement with Swedish culture, folklore, and the human condition, often weaving elements of fantasy and spiritual themes into the narrative. Significant figures include mythic characters as well as historical ones, such as King Gustav III, who features prominently at the start of the collection. The opening of the anthology introduces the story "Silvergruvan," which begins with an account of King Gustav III's travels through Dalarna, where he is caught in a delayed journey due to a broken carriage. While waiting, he observes the local people, noting their impressive appearance despite the poverty of the region. This encounter leads him to deliver a speech to the locals about the dire state of the kingdom, urging them to assist in the fight against enemies. The narrative interweaves the complexities of social classes, the connection between the king and his subjects, and hints at a mysterious silver mine discovered by villagers, setting the stage for unfolding events that explore themes of greed, duty, and the moral consequences of newfound wealth. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Contents:

Selma Lagerlöf

Silvergruvan

Bröllopsmarschen

Morbror Ruben

Kejsarens syn

Ljuslågan

Vocabulary.

Credits:

Produced by ronnie sahlberg and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 86.8 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Release date is 2016-03-13