Lagerlöf, Selma 1858-1940 creator Meijboom, Margaretha 1856-1927 text utu 2012 monographic nl 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Vonken" by Selma Lagerlöf is a collection of stories likely written in the early 20th century. The narrative unfolds through various characters and their experiences, reflecting themes of human nature, morality, and relationships. As the title suggests, the stories may examine moments of illumination or revelation in the lives of the protagonists, hinting at Lagerlöf's renowned ability to blend the magical with the moral. At the start of "Vonken," readers are introduced to Anders Öster, a grave digger in Svartsjö, who faces rejection when inviting townsfolk to his Christmas Eve celebration. As he returns home, his sense of indignation mounts. In a darkly comedic twist, he jokingly extends his invitation to a skull he discovers by the graveyard, setting off a chain of events that reveals deeper themes of humanity, despair, and the quest for connection. The opening establishes a tone of existential reflection, underlining how seemingly minor interactions can spark significant changes and insights within individuals. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2012-02-18 Produced by The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net Original publication data not identified Swedish fiction -- Translations into Dutch PT Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/38920 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/38920 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133906.0 38920