He who is sorrowful can force himself to smile, bu · Selma Lagerlöf

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He who is sorrowful can force himself to smile, but he who is glad cannot weep.

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Selma Lagerlöf

1858-11-20 — 1940-03-16 · Östra Ämtervik church parish

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.

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1909

Nobel de Literatura

The Nobel Prize in Literature is awarded annually to authors who have produced outstanding works in the field of literature, with an ideal geared towards humanity.