Girl From the Marsh Croft
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'The Girl from the Marsh Croft' tells the story of a young woman named Ingegerd, ostracized for her past mistakes, who finds unexpected love and acceptance in a remote Swedish village. The story unfolds against a backdrop of simple rural life, exploring themes of forgiveness, redemption, and the strength of the human spirit. Ingegerd's journey reveals the power of honesty and kindness to overcome societal judgment and find solace in unexpected places. The collection also contains other short stories, including a retelling of a Swedish folk tale, 'The Legend of the Christmas Rose,' and a personal narrative, 'The Story of a Story,' where Lagerlöf reflects on the writing process and her early work, 'Gösta Berling.' The stories, collectively, showcase Lagerlöf's skill in blending realism, fantasy, and folklore to create captivating and thought-provoking narratives.Book Details
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Selma Lagerlof
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Selma Ottilia Lovisa Lagerlöf was a Swedish author and teacher. She published her first novel, Gösta Berling's Saga, at the age of 33. She was the first woman to win the Nobel Prize in Liter...
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