02392cam a22003373u 4500 71086 UtSlPG 20260610134638.0 m cr n 260607r20231922utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PT Lagerlöf, Selma, 1858-1940 Bannlyst. English The outcast Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2023 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2023-07-02 Laura Natal Rodrigues (Images generously made available by Hathi Trust Digital Library.) "The Outcast" by Selma Lagerlöf is a novel written in the early 20th century. Set on the island of Grimön off the western coast of Sweden, the story revolves around the strained relationship of a couple, Joel and Mor Elversson, who are grappling with their past decisions and the fate of their son, Sven. The narrative explores themes of abandonment, societal judgment, and the complexities of familial love, particularly focusing on Sven, who has returned home under fraught circumstances. The opening of the story introduces Joel and Mor Elversson, whose contrasting personalities are highlighted during a seemingly mundane conversation about mundane matters. As they discuss their son, Sven, who they gave away to a wealthy couple years ago, the reader senses the tension and regret underlying their dialogue. Mor is particularly troubled by the choices they made, especially after learning of Sven's troubled return from abroad following a disastrous Arctic expedition. The couple's exchange hints at the emotional turmoil each feels regarding societal rejection and the haunting memories of their son, setting a somber tone for the unfolding of Sven's troubled past and his longing for acceptance. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: United States: Doubleday, Page & Company, 1922 Swedish fiction -- Translations into English Worster, W. J. Alexander (William John Alexander), 1882-1929 https://catalog.hathitrust.org/Record/001199932 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/71086 111812 111812