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Mårbacka

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Part of the Marbacka series

Selection of autobiographical writings by Selma Lagerlf. Tells of her childhood, young adulthood and the family estate Marbacka. Selma was crippled in her childhood and decided early to become a writer. Her family lost the estate, but years later, she was able to purchase it back. Today Marbacka is open to visitors.

Subject
biography
Setting
19th centuryscandinaviasweden
Audience
adult
Length
medium · 288 pages

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