The Story of Gösta Berling
Description
Once a respected Lutheran priest, Gösta Berling is cast out of society and left to face the consequences of his own choices—until the Mistress of Ekeby takes him in and draws him into a world of cavaliers, wagers, and second chances. Across the wild, picturesque landscapes of Värmland, his search for redemption unfolds alongside a colorful cast of lovers, schemers, and dreamers, as hope collides with betrayal and moral compromise. Selma Lagerlöf’s romantic, fairytale-like storytelling—tender, dramatic, and often wry—turns this saga into a meditation on forgiveness, faith, and the fragile line between grace and ruin. At its heart is the question of whether a person can truly begin again, and what it costs to reclaim one’s place in the world.
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paperback
BiblioLife
Published Jul 18, 2009
ISBN: 9781113172525
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Details
First Published
1891
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for The Story of Gösta Berling by Selma Lagerlöf.