02673cam a22003493u 4500 41414 UtSlPG 20260610133939.0 m cr n 260607r2012||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PT Lagerlöf, Selma, 1858-1940 The Girl from the Marsh Croft Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2012 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2012-11-20 The girl from the marsh croft -- The silver mine -- The airship -- The wedding march -- The musician -- The legend of the Christmas rose -- A story from Jerusalem -- Why the Pope lived to be so old -- The story of a story. Produced by sp1nd, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "The Girl from the Marsh Croft" by Selma Lagerlöf is a novel written in the early 20th century. This work marks a shift from Lagerlöf's earlier romantic style to a more realistic and naturalistic approach. The story centers around Helga, a young girl who faces the stigma of having fallen from grace, and her journey toward redemption and self-acceptance, intertwined with complex relationships and moral dilemmas. The opening of the novel introduces us to a tense courtroom scene where Helga is brought to trial for seeking support from a married man, whom she claims is the father of her child. As she struggles with her shame and fears, she defies the man’s attempt to take a perjured oath to deny his responsibility, ultimately revealing her deep sense of integrity and love. Following this pivotal moment, we see Gudmund, a local young man, who becomes intrigued by Helga's strength and vulnerability. Their lives begin to intertwine more deeply against the backdrop of societal judgment, personal sacrifice, and the quest for redemption. The beginning sets the tone for themes of love, societal constraints, and moral courage that will unfold throughout the story. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Sweden -- Fiction Lagerlöf, Selma, 1858-1940 -- Translations into English Short stories, Swedish -- Translations into English Howard, Velma Swanston, 1868-1937 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/41414 82253 82253