Selma Lagerlöf
1858–1940
· lived 81 years
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Selma Ottilia Lovisa Lagerlöf was a Swedish writer and the first woman to receive the Nobel Prize in Literature. Her work is known for its deep connection to Swedish folklore, fairy tales, and legends, featuring narratives rich in detail and with strong emotional appeal. Lagerlöf explored themes such as faith, love, sacrifice, and the search for identity, often setting her stories in rural Swedish landscapes.
n. 1858-11-20, Östra Ämtervik church parish · m. 1940-03-16, Östra Ämtervik church parish
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Selma Lagerlöf was born in Mårbacka, Värmland, Sweden, on November 20, 1858. She began her career as a teacher before dedicating herself to writing. Her first novel, "Gösta Berling's Saga" (1891), achieved success and launched her to literary recognition. In 1909, she was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature "in recognition of the noble idealism, imagination vivid and spiritual perception that characterize her writings". Her most famous works include "The Wonderful Adventures of Nils" (1906-1907), a children's classic that teaches Swedish geography and history through a fantastic adventure, and "The Treasure" (1906). Lagerlöf's writing is marked by lyrical prose, memorable characters, and a deep understanding of the human soul, often intertwined with mystical and religious elements. She passed away in her homeland, Mårbacka, on March 16, 1940.
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