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Title: The Story of Gösta Berling

Note: Reading ease score: 90.5 (5th grade). Very easy to read.

Credits: Produced by David Edwards and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net (This file was
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Summary: "The Story of Gösta Berling" by Selma Lagerlöf is a novel written in the late 19th century. The book explores themes of redemption and the struggles of a fallen priest, Gösta Berling, who grapples with his past and seeks meaning in life amidst the challenges he faces. The narrative unfolds in the picturesque province of Värmland, Sweden, merging personal strife with elements of folklore and community dynamics. At the start of "The Story of Gösta Berling," readers are introduced to Gösta, a disgraced minister, standing in the pulpit, filled with shame due to his addiction to alcohol. Despite the congregation's harsh judgment, Gösta recalls his previous glory as a passionate priest, and in a moment of inspiration, he delivers a powerful sermon. Following the service, the bishop evaluates him, but to his surprise, the community defends him, revealing their complex relationship. Soon after, an influential woman, the major's wife, discovers him in a state of despair and offers her assistance, leading to a turning point in Gösta's life. The opening establishes a rich tapestry of characters and themes that are woven throughout the narrative, setting the stage for Gösta's journey of transformation at Ekeby. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Lagerlöf, Selma, 1858-1940

Translator: Flach, Pauline Bancroft, 1869-1966

EBook No.: 56158

Published: Dec 10, 2017

Downloads: 178

Language: English

Subject: Swedish fiction -- Translations into English

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: The Story of Gösta Berling

Note: Reading ease score: 90.5 (5th grade). Very easy to read.

Credits: Produced by David Edwards and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net (This file was
produced from images generously made available by The
Internet Archive)

Summary: "The Story of Gösta Berling" by Selma Lagerlöf is a novel written in the late 19th century. The book explores themes of redemption and the struggles of a fallen priest, Gösta Berling, who grapples with his past and seeks meaning in life amidst the challenges he faces. The narrative unfolds in the picturesque province of Värmland, Sweden, merging personal strife with elements of folklore and community dynamics. At the start of "The Story of Gösta Berling," readers are introduced to Gösta, a disgraced minister, standing in the pulpit, filled with shame due to his addiction to alcohol. Despite the congregation's harsh judgment, Gösta recalls his previous glory as a passionate priest, and in a moment of inspiration, he delivers a powerful sermon. Following the service, the bishop evaluates him, but to his surprise, the community defends him, revealing their complex relationship. Soon after, an influential woman, the major's wife, discovers him in a state of despair and offers her assistance, leading to a turning point in Gösta's life. The opening establishes a rich tapestry of characters and themes that are woven throughout the narrative, setting the stage for Gösta's journey of transformation at Ekeby. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Lagerlöf, Selma, 1858-1940

Translator: Flach, Pauline Bancroft, 1869-1966

EBook No.: 56158

Published: Dec 10, 2017

Downloads: 178

Language: English

Subject: Swedish fiction -- Translations into English

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.