A Kaleidoscope of Stories

By Selma Lagerlöf and Linda Schenck

This new addition to Norvik Press's well-established 'Lagerl f in English' series turns the spotlight on the power of short stories. The volume contains a carefully chosen selection of Lagerl f's most important stories covering a range of themes, genres and periods of her career, translated by our prize-winning trio of Lagerl f translators, Linda Schenck, Peter Graves and Sarah Death.

Key autobiographical pieces, morality tales both dark and light, legends from several lands and folklore-inspired narratives combine to reveal the breadth and stylistic range of Lagerl f's storytelling skills.

This is a collection of interest to general readers but also a useful teaching tool for Swedish and comparative literature courses around the world. The book includes a comprehensive and accessible introduction by Lagerl f specialist Bjarne Thorup Thomsen (University of Edinburgh). The nine stories have been arranged into three thematic sections: Women and Writing; Landscapes, Families and 'Others'; Epochs, Societies and Values.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1909408735
• ISBN13: 9781909408739
• Release Date: July 2025
• Publisher: Norvik Press
• Length: 172 Pages
• Weight: 0.38 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 5.1" x 7.8"