02537cam a22003373u 4500 64066 UtSlPG 20260610134456.0 m cr n 260607r2020||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG fr iso639-1 PT Lagerlöf, Selma, 1858-1940 Le Livre des Légendes Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2020 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2020-12-17 La Légende d'une dette, racontée au banquet Nobel, le 10 décembre 1909 -- La fille du Grand-Marais -- La Mine d'Argent -- La Légende de la Rose de Noël -- La Marche nuptiale -- Le Joueur de violon -- Une Légende de Jérusalem -- Pourquoi le Pape devint si vieux -- Le Ballon. Laura Natal Rodrigues at Free Literature (Images generously made available by Hathi Trust.) "Le Livre des Légendes" by Selma Lagerlöf is a collection of legends and tales written in the early 20th century. This work blends elements of folklore with Lagerlöf's poetic narrative style, exploring themes of love, loss, and the interconnectedness of human experiences. The collection begins with a reflective piece on the personal significance of receiving the Nobel Prize, suggesting an introspective and heartfelt exploration of the author's journey. The opening of the book introduces the author on a train journey to Stockholm, where she reflects on her past experiences associated with the city, particularly the contrasting emotions tied to her previous visits and the current honor she is about to receive. As she grapples with the joy of her achievement and the sadness of missing her deceased father, she also recalls the many literary influences that have shaped her work, framing her award as a debt she owes to the poets and stories that have inspired her. This establishes a poignant foundation for the stories that follow, hinting at the blend of personal and universal themes present in the subsequent legends. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Swedish fiction -- Translations into French Short stories, Swedish -- Translations into French Palmér, Fritiof, 1879-1916 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/64066 104890 104890