Birth: 1858-11-20
, Östra Ämtervik church parish
Death: 1940-03-16
, Östra Ämtervik church parish
Selma Ottilia Lovisa Lagerlöf was a Swedish writer and the first woman to receive the Nobel Prize in Literature. Her work is known for its deep connection to Swedish folklore, fairy tales, and legends, featuring narratives rich in detail and with strong emotional appeal. Lagerlöf explored themes such as faith, love, sacrifice, and the search for identity, often setting her stories in rural Swedish landscapes.
