02526cam a22003373u 4500 38422 UtSlPG 20260610133857.0 m cr n 260607r2011||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG nl iso639-1 PT Lagerlöf, Selma, 1858-1940 Oud en nieuw Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2011 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2011-12-27 De Kerstroos -- In de Gerechtszaal -- Hoe Grootvader Grootmoeder kreeg -- De Kerstvrede -- Het Grafschrift -- De beide Broeders -- Romeinsch Bloed -- De oude Agneta -- De Ring van den Visscher -- Santa Catharina van Siëna -- De zeven Doodzonden -- De Schatkist van de Keizerin. Produced by The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "Oud en nieuw" by Selma Lagerlöf is a collection of short stories written in the early 20th century. The work is characterized by a blend of realism and fantasy, exploring themes of human nature, morality, and the supernatural. Through its narratives, the collection offers poignant reflections on society, family, and the spirit of the Christmas season, inviting readers into a world where the ordinary meets the extraordinary. The opening of the collection presents a series of intriguing scenes that introduce the reader to various characters and their struggles. It starts with the tale of a robber's wife who attempts to beg for food with her children, leading them to an unexpected encounter with a monastic garden full of flowers. This meeting creates a contrast between the harshness of their life in the woods and the beauty and tranquility of the monastery, reflecting on themes of desperation, nature, and the longing for something more. The subsequent sections introduce various tales that further delve into the human condition, showcasing Lagerlöf's lyrical prose and ability to intertwine the mundane with magical elements, setting the tone for the stories that follow. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Short stories Swedish fiction -- Translations into Dutch Meijboom, Margaretha, 1856-1927 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/38422 79261 79261