02706cam a22003493u 4500 44630 UtSlPG 20260610134026.0 m cr n 260607r2014||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PT Lagerlöf, Selma, 1858-1940 Drottningar i Kungahälla. English From a Swedish homestead Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2014 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2014-01-08 The story of a country house -- Queens at Kungahälla: on the site of the great Kungahälla. The forest queen. Sigrid Storräde. Astrid -- Old Agnete -- The fisherman's ring -- Santa Caterina of Siena -- The empress's money-chest -- The peace of God -- A story from Halstanäs -- The inscription on the grave -- The brothers. Produced by Fay Dunn, sp1nd and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "From a Swedish Homestead" by Selma Lagerlöf is a collection of stories written in the early 20th century. The narrative begins in the late 1830s, focusing on Gunnar Hede, a student grappling with the financial troubles of his family estate, Munkhyttan, which is on the brink of collapse. The book explores themes of duty, love, and self-discovery as Hede is pushed to re-evaluate his life choices, including his whimsical passion for music, through conversations with his peers and other characters. The opening portion provides a glimpse into Hede’s life at university and the significant pressures he faces regarding his family's legacy. As he engages in a heartfelt dialogue with a friend, Gustaf Alin, the implications of Munkhyttan’s potential sale weigh heavily on him. The narrative transitions between introspection and social interaction, revealing Hede's internal conflict and emotional turmoil. Furthermore, a subplot involving Ingrid, a young girl adopted by the pastor's family, hints at deeper existential inquiries about love and belonging, emphasizing the connections between characters and their pasts. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Sweden -- Social life and customs -- Fiction Short stories, Swedish -- Translations into English Brochner, Jessie https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/44630 85469 85469