Näkymättömiä siteitä: Kertomuksia

Name: Näkymättömiä siteitä: Kertomuksia
Author: Selma Lagerlöf

By Selma Lagerlöf

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Short Stories

About This Book

A collection of short narratives that examine how unseen bonds—memory, duty, affection, shame, and chance—shape ordinary lives. The pieces move between quiet domestic portraits, moral quandaries, and folkloric or allegorical episodes, blending realism with lyrical or uncanny touches. Themes of hospitality, communal judgment, the persistence of the past, and small acts of grace or loss recur across varied scenes, rendered in clear, economical prose that alternates warmth and humor with sober reflection.

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.