Portugallian keisari

Name: Portugallian keisari
Author: Selma Lagerlöf

By Selma Lagerlöf

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Parenthood & Family Relations

About This Book

A humble father in a rural community has a boundless love for his daughter and seeks to protect her from harsh realities; when she becomes estranged through city life, he retreats into delusions of elevated rank, adopting an imaginary imperial identity to cope. The narrative traces his gradual withdrawal and the community's responses, interweaving intimate domestic episodes with moments of social pressure, mental fragility, and poignant loss. Central concerns include parental devotion, class aspiration, communal judgment, and the fragile boundary between love and self-deception.

About the Author

Selma Lagerlöf

Selma Lagerlöf was a Swedish author and the first woman to win the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1909. She is celebrated for her rich storytelling and deep connection to Swedish folklore and landscapes. Her notable works include "The Story of Gösta Berling," which blends realism with fantasy, and "The Wonderful Adventures of Nils," a children's classic that explores themes of nature and adventure. Lagerlöf's writing often reflects her interest in spirituality and human experience, making her a significant figure in both Swedish literature and the broader literary heritage.