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A collection opens with a long tale set in a lonely, decaying country manor where family obligations, inheritance, and intimate ties are strained by uncanny occurrences that make the boundary between life and death ambiguous. The remaining pieces are short legends and parables that mix folk belief, saintly motifs, and moral reflection—featuring miraculous escapes, visions, confessions, and encounters with the dead. Across the volume a lyrical, imaginative voice weaves realism and fantasy to examine love, faith, memory, and the persistence of the past within ordinary life.

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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.

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