Nils Holgersson's Wonderful Journey Through Sweden: Volume 1 by Selma Lagerlof

Nils Holgersson's Wonderful Journey Through Sweden: Volume 1 by Selma Lagerlof

Nils Holgersson's Wonderful Journey through Sweden (1906-07) is truly unique. Starting life as a commissioned school reader designed to present the geography of Sweden to nine-year-olds, it quickly won the international fame and popularity it still enjoys over a century later. The story of the naughty boy who climbs on the gander's back and is then carried the length of the country, learning both geography and good behaviour as he goes, has captivated adults and children alike, as well as inspiring film-makers and illustrators. The elegance of the present translation - the first full translation into English - is beautifully complemented by the illustrations specially created for the volume.

Lagerlof, Selma: - Selma Ottilia Lovisa Lagerlü¾¦˜¼f (1858 - 1940) was a Swedish author and teacher. She was the first female writer to win the Nobel Prize in Literature and is best remembered for her children's book The Wonderful Adventures of Nils. Lagerlof was asked by the National Teacher's Association in 1902 to write a geography book for children. She interestingly combined informative facts of Sweden's geography with a boy named Nils Holgersson. When the boy got in trouble, he traveled to many different provinces, allowing children to learn about Sweden while staying interested.

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ISBN 13	9781870041966
ISBN 10	1870041968
Title	Nils Holgersson's Wonderful Journey Through Sweden: Volume 1
Author	Selma Lagerloef
Series	Lagerloef In English
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Norvik Press
Year published	2012-11-14
Number of pages	356
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.