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Christmas Roses: Legends for Advent
Paperback
ISBN13: 9781025556628
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 802
Weight: 2.43
Height: 1.59 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Christmas Roses: Legends for Advent is a captivating collection of stories by Nobel Prize-winning author Selma Lagerlöf, renowned for her ability to weave folklore and spirituality into timeless narratives. The title story, The Legend of the Christmas Rose, tells the evocative tale of the Goinge Forest, which transforms into a miraculous garden every Christmas Eve in honor of the Nativity. Through themes of faith, redemption, and the wonders of the natural world, Lagerlöf explores the intersection of the divine and the mundane.
These legends capture the solemnity and joy of the Advent season, offering readers a series of profound reflections on the holiday's deeper meanings. Lagerlöf's lyrical prose and mastery of the short story form make this work a staple of holiday literature, appealing to those who cherish traditional storytelling and the rich heritage of Scandinavian folklore. This collection serves as a beautiful companion for the winter months, inviting readers into a world where miracles are possible and the spirit of Christmas blossoms in the most unexpected places.
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