The Holy Night & Other Christmas Stories by Selma Lagerlöf (eBook)
Selma Lagerlöf, the first female Nobel Laureate in Literature, draws from her deep well of Scandinavian culture and her own devout upbringing to infuse these stories with a sense of reverence and awe. Her depictions of the Christmas period reflect an era and a people for whom the season was a profound intersection of the earthly and the spiritual. Lagerlöf's own life experience, interwoven with the rural landscapes and legends of her native Värmland, breathe authenticity and warmth into her seasonal vignettes.
'The Holy Night & Other Christmas Stories' is an exquisite literary offering that beckons to readers who wish to immerse themselves in the spiritual depth and enchanting ambiance of Christmas. Lagerlöf's narratives invite believers and dreamers alike to a contemplative space where wonderment and reflection are as integral to the season as merriment. It is a recommended read for those who cherish the traditional essence of Christmas and seek to envelop themselves in stories that radiate with timeless magic and quiet splendor.
Selma Lagerlöf (1858–1940), the first woman to win the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1909, is an iconic figure in Swedish literary history. An illustrious storyteller, Lagerlöf was born in the Värmland region of Sweden and drew heavily from her rural upbringing to infuse her writing with a strong sense of place and folklore. Her storytelling prowess is exemplified vividly in works such as 'The Holy Night & Other Christmas Stories' where Lagerlöf weaves tales imbued with the spiritual and the miraculous, illuminating the depths of human experience and emotion. With a literary career that spanned over fifty years, Lagerlöf made significant contributions to Swedish literature, including classics like 'Gösta Berlings Saga' (1891) and 'The Wonderful Adventures of Nils' (1906), which combined lyrical prose with captivating narratives. Lagerlöf's work is distinguished by its vivid characterizations, its compassionate humanism, and its blending of realism with romance, an approach that has ensured her stories continue to be read and cherished. Influencing generations of writers, Lagerlöf's enduring works not only reflect her literary genius but also her commitment to societal issues, such as peace and women's rights, making her legacy an intrinsic part of both Scandinavian culture and global literature.
Erscheint lt. Verlag | 10.11.2023 |
---|---|
Verlagsort | Prague |
Sprache | englisch |
Themenwelt | Kinder- / Jugendbuch ► Vorlesebücher / Märchen |
Schlagworte | 19th century Christmas fiction • Anne of Green Gables • A Wrinkle in Time • Children's Christmas literature • Classic Christmas reading • Festive season short stories • Grinch • Harry Potter • Holiday folklore fiction • Lewis Carroll • Little Blue Truck's Christmas • nobel prize literature • Peter Pan • Polar Express • Santa's Underwear • Scandinavian holiday tales • Selma Lagerlof classics • Swedish Christmas stories • The Christmasaurus • yuletide literary collection |
Haben Sie eine Frage zum Produkt? |
DRM: Digitales Wasserzeichen
Dieses eBook enthält ein digitales Wasserzeichen und ist damit für Sie personalisiert. Bei einer missbräuchlichen Weitergabe des eBooks an Dritte ist eine Rückverfolgung an die Quelle möglich.
Dateiformat: EPUB (Electronic Publication)
EPUB ist ein offener Standard für eBooks und eignet sich besonders zur Darstellung von Belletristik und Sachbüchern. Der Fließtext wird dynamisch an die Display- und Schriftgröße angepasst. Auch für mobile Lesegeräte ist EPUB daher gut geeignet.
Systemvoraussetzungen:
PC/Mac: Mit einem PC oder Mac können Sie dieses eBook lesen. Sie benötigen dafür die kostenlose Software Adobe Digital Editions.
eReader: Dieses eBook kann mit (fast) allen eBook-Readern gelesen werden. Mit dem amazon-Kindle ist es aber nicht kompatibel.
Smartphone/Tablet: Egal ob Apple oder Android, dieses eBook können Sie lesen. Sie benötigen dafür eine kostenlose App.
Geräteliste und zusätzliche Hinweise
Buying eBooks from abroad
For tax law reasons we can sell eBooks just within Germany and Switzerland. Regrettably we cannot fulfill eBook-orders from other countries.
aus dem Bereich