Description
Selma Lagerlöf's debut novel plunges into the tumultuous life of Gösta Berling, a charismatic but disgraced priest in 19th-century rural Sweden. Rescued from despair by the enigmatic Mistress of Ekeby, Gösta becomes entangled in the lives of the manor's eccentric pensioners, embarking on a sprawling saga of love, loss, and redemption. Lagerlöf masterfully blends the gritty realism of her contemporaries with the mythic resonance of Scandinavian sagas, creating a vibrant tapestry of human frailty and enduring spirit. This richly imagined work explores themes of faith, desire, and the search for purpose against a backdrop of elemental Swedish landscapes.
Available Editions
paperback
Lebooks Editora
Published May 19, 2025
474 pages
ISBN: 9786558949770
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Details
First Published
1891
Language
swe
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for The Saga of Gösta Berling by Selma Lagerlöf.