02302cam a22003373u 4500 66906 UtSlPG 20260610134538.0 m cr n 260607r2021||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PT Lagerlöf, Selma, 1858-1940 Mårbacka Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2021 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2021-12-09 Paul Haxo from images graciously made available by Google and the University of Michigan. "Mårbacka" by Selma Lagerlöf is a novel written in the early 20th century. Set in Sweden, the story revolves around the lives of children at Mårbacka, emphasizing their experiences with their stern nursemaid Back-Kaisa, and the various dynamics of family life during their formative years. The narrative likely explores themes of childhood innocence, relationships, and the contrast between tenderness and strictness as represented by the adults around them. At the start of "Mårbacka," we are introduced to the children living in the manor, specifically through the perspective of the youngest child, Selma. The opening chapter establishes a contrast between the children and their nursemaid, Back-Kaisa, who, despite her strength and dutiful nature, lacks warmth and playfulness. The children feel intimidated by her, especially at night when they are alone in their nursery, where strange sounds heighten their fears. The narrative hints at the children’s longing for connection and joy, shaped significantly by their grandmother’s stories and their father's playful interactions, setting the stage for the evolving dynamics as the plot progresses. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Authors, Swedish -- 19th century -- Biography Lagerlöf, Selma, 1858-1940 Sweden -- Social life and customs -- 19th century Howard, Velma Swanston, 1868-1937 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/66906 107728 107728