This edition had all images removed.
LoC No.: 13019037
Title:
Valda Berättelser
With Notes and Vocabulary
Contents: Selma Lagerlöf -- Silvergruvan -- Bröllopsmarschen -- Morbror Ruben -- Kejsarens syn -- Ljuslågan -- Vocabulary.
Credits:
Produced by ronnie sahlberg and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was
produced from images generously made available by The
Internet Archive)
Summary: "Valda Berättelser" by Selma Lagerlöf is a collection of short stories written in the early 20th century. The stories reflect Lagerlöf’s deep engagement with Swedish culture, folklore, and the human condition, often weaving elements of fantasy and spiritual themes into the narrative. Significant figures include mythic characters as well as historical ones, such as King Gustav III, who features prominently at the start of the collection. The opening of the anthology introduces the story "Silvergruvan," which begins with an account of King Gustav III's travels through Dalarna, where he is caught in a delayed journey due to a broken carriage. While waiting, he observes the local people, noting their impressive appearance despite the poverty of the region. This encounter leads him to deliver a speech to the locals about the dire state of the kingdom, urging them to assist in the fight against enemies. The narrative interweaves the complexities of social classes, the connection between the king and his subjects, and hints at a mysterious silver mine discovered by villagers, setting the stage for unfolding events that explore themes of greed, duty, and the moral consequences of newfound wealth. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 86.8 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Author: Lagerlöf, Selma, 1858-1940
Editor: Mauritzson, Jules, 1868-1930
EBook No.: 51440
Published: Mar 13, 2016
Downloads: 199
Language: Swedish
Subject: Swedish fiction
Subject: Short stories, Swedish
Subject: Swedish language -- Readers
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Germanic and Scandinavian languages
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 13019037
Title:
Valda Berättelser
With Notes and Vocabulary
Contents: Selma Lagerlöf -- Silvergruvan -- Bröllopsmarschen -- Morbror Ruben -- Kejsarens syn -- Ljuslågan -- Vocabulary.
Credits:
Produced by ronnie sahlberg and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was
produced from images generously made available by The
Internet Archive)
Summary: "Valda Berättelser" by Selma Lagerlöf is a collection of short stories written in the early 20th century. The stories reflect Lagerlöf’s deep engagement with Swedish culture, folklore, and the human condition, often weaving elements of fantasy and spiritual themes into the narrative. Significant figures include mythic characters as well as historical ones, such as King Gustav III, who features prominently at the start of the collection. The opening of the anthology introduces the story "Silvergruvan," which begins with an account of King Gustav III's travels through Dalarna, where he is caught in a delayed journey due to a broken carriage. While waiting, he observes the local people, noting their impressive appearance despite the poverty of the region. This encounter leads him to deliver a speech to the locals about the dire state of the kingdom, urging them to assist in the fight against enemies. The narrative interweaves the complexities of social classes, the connection between the king and his subjects, and hints at a mysterious silver mine discovered by villagers, setting the stage for unfolding events that explore themes of greed, duty, and the moral consequences of newfound wealth. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 86.8 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Author: Lagerlöf, Selma, 1858-1940
Editor: Mauritzson, Jules, 1868-1930
EBook No.: 51440
Published: Mar 13, 2016
Downloads: 199
Language: Swedish
Subject: Swedish fiction
Subject: Short stories, Swedish
Subject: Swedish language -- Readers
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Germanic and Scandinavian languages
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.