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Swedish Author Selma Lagerlöf died #OTD in 1940. She was the 1st female writer to win the Nobel Prize in Literature (1909). She is best known for her novel "Gösta Berling's Saga" .
Her writing often drew inspiration from Swedish folklore, mythology, and rural life. Her works typically explore themes of human nature, morality, and the supernatural. In addition to novels, she wrote short stories, essays, and children's literature.
Selma Lagerlöf at PG:
https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/author/1717#books #literature
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