The Story of Gösta Berling by Selma Lagerlöf
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About this eBook
| Author | Lagerlöf, Selma, 1858-1940 |
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| Translator | Flach, Pauline Bancroft, 1869-1966 |
| Title | The Story of Gösta Berling |
| Note | Reading ease score: 90.5 (5th grade). Very easy to read. |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/G%C3%B6sta_Berling%27s_Saga |
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| Summary | "The Story of Gösta Berling" by Selma Lagerlöf is a novel written in the late 19th century. The book explores themes of redemption and the struggles of a fallen priest, Gösta Berling, who grapples with his past and seeks meaning in life amidst the challenges he faces. The narrative unfolds in the picturesque province of Värmland, Sweden, merging personal strife with elements of folklore and community dynamics. At the start of "The Story of Gösta Berling," readers are introduced to Gösta, a disgraced minister, standing in the pulpit, filled with shame due to his addiction to alcohol. Despite the congregation's harsh judgment, Gösta recalls his previous glory as a passionate priest, and in a moment of inspiration, he delivers a powerful sermon. Following the service, the bishop evaluates him, but to his surprise, the community defends him, revealing their complex relationship. Soon after, an influential woman, the major's wife, discovers him in a state of despair and offers her assistance, leading to a turning point in Gösta's life. The opening establishes a rich tapestry of characters and themes that are woven throughout the narrative, setting the stage for Gösta's journey of transformation at Ekeby. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures |
| Subject | Swedish fiction -- Translations into English |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 56158 |
| Release Date | Dec 10, 2017 |
| Most Recently Updated | Mar 21, 2018 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 193 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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