The Story of Gösta Berling

Set in 1820s Sweden along the shores of Lake Fryken, this debut work follows a defrocked Lutheran priest rescued from freezing by a mysterious mistress.

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"The Story of Gösta Berling" by Selma Lagerlöf is a novel published in 1891. Set in 1820s Sweden along the shores of Lake Fryken, this debut work follows a defrocked Lutheran priest rescued from freezing by a mysterious mistress. He becomes part of a band of eccentric pensioners living at Ekeby manor, where wild adventures unfold as they take control of the estate. Blending folk tales, supernatural elements, and magic realism, this story explores redemption through the charismatic poet-priest who leads his companions through chaos toward salvation.

Format: EPUB
Language: English
Length: 432 pages
Published: 1 January 1891
ISBN: 9798787610871