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Gosta Berling

Gosta Berling

Lagerlof, Selma

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Classic FictionGeneral FictionLiterary Fiction

ISBN10: 1025690486
ISBN13: 9781025690483
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 480
Weight: 1.47
Height: 0.97 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Gosta Berling is a masterpiece of Swedish literature and the debut novel of Selma Lagerlöf, the first woman to win the Nobel Prize in Literature. Set in the mystical landscape of 19th-century Värmland, the story follows the life and trials of the title character, a defrocked Lutheran priest whose charm and poetic soul lead him through a series of dramatic escapades. After losing his position due to his alcoholism, Gosta is saved by the powerful Mistress of Ekeby and joins her band of Cavaliers-twelve eccentric adventurers who live for pleasure and glory.

Richly infused with elements of folklore, magical realism, and intense romanticism, Gosta Berling weaves together a tapestry of legends that explore themes of redemption, passion, and the eternal struggle between duty and desire. The narrative captures the wild beauty of the Swedish countryside and the complex inner lives of its inhabitants, from high-spirited festivals to moments of deep spiritual crisis. This epic saga remains a cornerstone of world literature, celebrated for its unique lyrical style and its profound exploration of the human condition. Readers will be captivated by the vivid characters and the atmospheric portrayal of a world caught between tradition and transformation.

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