Mårbacka

«Mårbacka» is a collection of autobiographical stories by Swedish writer Selma Lagerlöf, the first woman to win the Nobel Prize in Literature. It is a nostalgic journey into the past and its lingering echoes. These stories chronicle Lagerlöf's childhood at Mårbacka, her family estate in Värmland, Sweden. Her tales are filled with warmth, humor, and a deep love for nature and her homeland. This heartwarming book transports readers to the author's childhood world, introducing them to her family, eccentric relatives, and whimsical neighbors, offering insights into the people who shaped her formative years and the wellspring of her imagination that gave birth to her beloved tales and novels.