Selma Lagerlöf

Swedish author and Nobel laureate

Selma Lagerlöf was a Swedish novelist and short-story writer. She is best known for her novels and short stories that explore the human condition, family, and social issues. Born in 1858 in Stockholm, Sweden, Lagerlöf was a prominent figure in Swedish literature and was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1909. Her works often dealt with themes of love, loss, and the search for identity, making her a celebrated...