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The Story of Gösta Berling

by Selma Lagerlöf

1891  ·  Swedish accent

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About The Story of Gösta Berling

The Story of Gösta Berling is the debut novel of Selma Lagerlöf, Nobel Prize laureate in Literature 1909 — the first woman ever to receive the prize. A defrocked priest, handsome, charming and weak-willed, becomes a cavalier at the estate of the iron-foundress known as the Majoress. Around him swirls a world of romance, magic, ruin and redemption in the snow-covered Swedish province of Värmland.

Lagerlöf's style is utterly unique — drawn from Swedish folk tradition, epic romance and Christian allegory, yet thoroughly modern in its psychological insight. The novel was rejected by every Swedish publisher before finally being recognised as a masterpiece. It launched one of the great literary careers of the twentieth century and inspired writers across Europe. Greta Garbo starred in the 1924 silent film adaptation.

Listen free to The Story of Gösta Berling — Selma Lagerlöf's magnificent debut, read with a Swedish accent.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this book in English or Swedish?
This version uses an English translation of the original Swedish novel, read with a Swedish-accent voice to preserve the atmosphere.
Did this book make Selma Lagerlöf famous?
Yes — The Story of Gösta Berling, published in 1891, launched Lagerlöf's career and eventually led to her Nobel Prize in Literature in 1909.
Who was Greta Garbo's connection to this book?
Greta Garbo starred in the 1924 Swedish silent film adaptation of Gösta Berlings saga, which helped launch her international career.

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