02664cam a22003253u 4500 20211 UtSlPG 20260610133452.0 m cr n 260607r2006||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG de iso639-1 PT Lagerlöf, Selma, 1858-1940 Die schönsten Geschichten der Lagerlöf Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2006 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2006-12-29 Frau Lagerlöf von Walter von Molo -- Der Luftballon -- Herrn Arnes Schatz -- Reors Geschichte -- Das Mädchen vom Moorhof -- Das Schweißtuch der heiligen -- Veronika -- Die Legende vom Vogelnest Produced by Markus Brenner, Evelyn Kawrykow, La Monte H.P. Yarroll and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "Die schönsten Geschichten der Lagerlöf" by Selma Lagerlöf is a collection of short stories likely written in the late 19th century. This anthology showcases the enchanting tales of Lagerlöf, a renowned Swedish author, highlighting themes of love, human nature, and the delicacy between the mundane and the mystical. The opening introduces readers to the author’s heartfelt connection with literature and her ability to portray the profound emotions and spiritual experiences of her characters. The opening portion of the book begins with a glowing introduction to Selma Lagerlöf by Walter von Molo, who emphasizes her deep understanding and representation of human emotions through storytelling. He asserts that Lagerlöf's narratives often blur the lines between reality and mysticism, embodying universal themes of love and redemption. Following this introduction, the story "Der Luftballon" is introduced, where two boys, Lennart and Hugo, are depicted as they embark on a train journey to Stockholm with their estranged father. Their relationship is complicated by their father’s troubled past and alcoholism, leading them to escape into their imaginative world filled with adventures while grappling with their harsh reality. The narrative captures the children's longing for hope and the fleeting moments of joy sparked by a hot air balloon seen from their train. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Sweden -- Fiction Franzos, Marie, 1870-1941 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/20211 61496 61496