Liliecrona's Home - Selma Lagerlof

Liliecrona's Home is a novel written by Selma Lagerlof and originally published in 1917. The story takes place in Sweden and follows the lives of a group of people who live in a small village. The main character is Liliecrona, a retired sea captain who has settled in the village and become a beloved member of the community. Liliecrona's home is a gathering place for the villagers, who come to listen to his stories and seek his wisdom.The novel explores themes of love, loss, and redemption. Liliecrona himself is haunted by the memory of a tragic event from his past, and the novel follows his journey towards healing and forgiveness. Along the way, we meet a cast of memorable characters, including a young woman named Gertrud who is struggling to find her place in the world, and a group of mischievous children who cause chaos and hilarity wherever they go.Lagerlof's writing is lyrical and evocative, capturing the beauty and mystery of the Swedish landscape. The novel is also rich in symbolism and allegory, exploring deeper themes of faith and spirituality. Overall, Liliecrona's Home is a timeless classic that continues to captivate readers with its warmth, humor, and profound insights into the human condition.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

EAN: 9781104255862