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The Wonderful Adventures of Nils (eBook)

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2023
446 Seiten
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859-654771890-1 (EAN)

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Selma Lagerlöf's 'The Wonderful Adventures of Nils' is a celebrated piece of children's literature that combines elements of fantasy, adventure, and folklore. Written in a whimsical and engaging style, the book follows the journey of a young boy who is magically shrunk to miniature size and embarks on a series of adventures with a flock of wild geese. Lagerlöf's storytelling is rich with vivid imagery and moral lessons, making it a classic in Swedish literature and a beloved children's book worldwide. Set against the backdrop of Sweden's countryside, the novel is infused with the author's deep love for nature and her keen observations of human behavior. Through Nils's adventures, Lagerlöf subtly weaves themes of friendship, bravery, and the importance of empathy. Selma Lagerlöf, the first female author to win the Nobel Prize in Literature, drew inspiration from Swedish folklore and her own experiences teaching children. 'The Wonderful Adventures of Nils' is a timeless tale that appeals to readers of all ages, offering a delightful escape into a world of magic and wonder.

Selma Lagerlöf (1858–1940) stands as one of Sweden's most esteemed writers, an innovator of literary style and the first female Nobel laureate in Literature (1909). Born into a wealthy family in Värmland, Sweden, Lagerlöf was deeply influenced by the folk tales and legends of her native province, which imbued her writing with a distinctive narrative charm and lyrical quality. Her education at the Royal Women's Superior Training Academy in Stockholm honed her literary skills, leading to a career as a teacher before she dedicated herself fully to writing. Lagerlöf's breakthrough came with her first novel, 'Gösta Berling's Saga' (1891), a romanticized account of her homeland's past that revealed her storytelling prowess. However, it is 'The Wonderful Adventures of Nils' (orig. 'Nils Holgerssons underbara resa genom Sverige', 1906–1907), a bewitching blend of Swedish geography and folklore, which has secured an enduring place in children's literature. Intended as an educational book for schools, it transcends its original purpose through the fantastic story of a boy transformed into an elf and his enlightening journey across Sweden on the back of a goose. Lagerlöf's gradient from realism to fantasy, and her commitment to themes of redemption and humanity's relationship with nature, are hallmarks of her literary style. Her prominent position in Swedish culture has been reaffirmed by her appearance on the country's 20-krona banknote, solidifying her legacy as an icon of literature.

Erscheint lt. Verlag 11.11.2023
Übersetzer Velma Swanston Howard
Verlagsort Prague
Sprache englisch
Themenwelt Literatur Historische Romane
Kinder- / Jugendbuch Sachbücher Tiere / Pflanzen / Natur
Schlagworte adventure and fantasy tales • Alice in Wonderland • A Wrinkle in Time • Bildungsroman • Children's literature • classic coming-of-age novels • educational stories for children • Educational Storytelling • Enlightenment Ideals • folk tales and mythology for youth • FROZEN • Harry Potter • Imagination voyage • Jane Austen • Jules Verne • juveniles historical fiction • Lewis Carroll • magical realism books for kids • National cultural heritage • nature appreciation • Nils Holgersson journey • Nobel prize • Peter Pan • Polar Express • Scandinavian folklore stories • Selma Lagerlof literature • Swedish children's classics • Swedish folklore • talking animals • Tom Sawyer
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