Oud en nieuw

Name: Oud en nieuw
Author: Selma Lagerlöf

By Selma Lagerlöf

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About This Book

A collection of interlinked short tales that blend folklore, legend, and everyday life, ranging from folkloric episodes set in rural landscapes to moral and miraculous vignettes. Narratives move between the ordinary and the uncanny, presenting vivid scenes, old sayings and compassionate portrayals of human frailty, repentance, and redemption. Structure alternates compact stories and longer narratives that evoke seasonal customs, religious devotion, and imaginative reworkings of local myths, all told in a lyrical, episodic manner.

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.