The Phantom Carriage
Published on 6. September 2011
Book
Paperback/Softback
124 pages
978-1-870041-91-1 (ISBN)
Description
Written in 1912, Selma Lagerloef's The Phantom Carriage is a powerful combination of ghost story and social realism, partly played out among the slums and partly in the transitional sphere between life and death. The vengeful and alcoholic David Holm is led to atonement and salvation by the love of a dying Salvation Army slum sister under the guidance of the driver of the death-cart that gathers in the souls of the dying poor. Inspired by Charles Dickens' Christmas Carol, The Phantom Carriage remained one of Lagerloef's own favourites, and Victor Sjoestroem's 1921 film version of the story is one of the greatest achievements of the Swedish silent cinema.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Illustrations
black & white illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 198 mm
Width: 129 mm
Thickness: 7 mm
Weight
141 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-870041-91-1 (9781870041911)
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Selma Lagerlöf was a pioneering Swedish author, celebrated for her unique storytelling and profound connection to Swedish folklore. She made history as the first woman to win the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1909 and was also the first woman admitted to the Swedish Academy in 1914. Lagerlöf's debut novel, Gösta Berling's Saga, marked the start of her successful literary career. Her works often combine elements of the supernatural with deep emotional and moral exploration. She is known for her ability to transform ordinary stories into profound tales, full of imagination and humanity. Many of her works, including The Wonderful Adventures of Nils, emphasize themes of personal growth, respect for nature, and the importance of kindness. Lagerlöf's writing continues to resonate due to her rich blend of realism and fantasy, and her love for Sweden's landscapes. Her impact on literature, both in Sweden and internationally, remains significant, as her stories continue to inspire readers with their timeless messages of empathy and transformation.