Selma Lagerlöf

Selma Lagerlöf, born in 1858 in Sweden, was a pioneering author who became the first woman to win the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1909. Her enchanting storytelling often wove together elements of folklore, fantasy, and the everyday lives of her characters, reflecting her deep appreciation for her homeland. Lagerlöf's most celebrated work, "The Wonderful Adventures of Nils," invites readers on a magical journey across Sweden, showcasing her ability to blend the natural world with human emotion and experience.

A beloved figure in literature, Lagerlöf's writings resonate with themes of love, nature, and the struggles of the human spirit. Her unique voice and imaginative narratives continue to inspire readers around the globe. If you're curious about her enchanting tales, we invite you to explore her works in our app and discover the timeless magic of Selma Lagerlöf's literature.

The Wonderful Adventures of Nils

Read by Lars Rolander (1942-2016)


Selma Lagerlöf



Selma Lagerlöf was born in Vaermland, Sweden, in 1858 and enjoyed a long and very successful career as a writer, receiving the Nobel-Pr…

The Treasure

Read by Lars Rolander (1942-2016)


Selma Lagerlöf



Selma Lagerlöf was born in Vaermland, Sweden, in 1858 and enjoyed a long and very successful career as a writer, receiving the Nobel-Pr…

The Story of Gösta Berling

Read by Lars Rolander (1942-2016)


Selma Lagerlöf



"The Story of Gösta Berling" was published in Sweden in 1894 and immediately brought its author into prominence.The tales are…

From a Swedish Homestead

Read by Lars Rolander (1942-2016)


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”From a Swedish Homestead” by the Swedish author Selma Lagerloef (translated by Jessie Brochner) is a varied collection of stories, mostly s…

Thy Soul Shall Bear Witness!

Read by Lars Rolander (1942-2016)


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“Thy Soul shall bear Witness” (Körkarlen) by the Swedish Nobel Laureate Selma Lagerlöf is a kind of spooky Novel. It was first pub…

Invisible Links

Read by Lars Rolander (1942-2016)


Selma Lagerlöf



Selma Lagerlöf was born in Vaermland, Sweden, in 1858 and enjoyed a long and very successful career as a writer, receiving the Nobel-Pr…

The Emperor of Portugallia

Read by Lars Rolander (1942-2016)


Selma Lagerlöf



Selma Lagerlöf was born in Vaermland, Sweden, in 1858 and enjoyed a long and very successful career as a writer, receiving the Nobel-Pr…

Liliecrona's Home

Read by Lars Rolander (1942-2016)


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Liliecrona's Home was published in Sweden 1911, translated into English by Anna Harwell and published in London in 1913. The story is set in…

The Wonderful Adventures of Nils (Version 2)

Read by Gerald Moe


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Nils Holgersson is a boy who would rather cause trouble than be responsible. One day as he is skipping out on going to church he captures an…

Christ Legends

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These are beautiful little stories about Christmas from the Swedish storyteller Selma Lagerlöf. As she explains in the first story, th…