Memoirs of a Child

In Selma Lagerloef's second part of her autobiographical trilogy, she expands the perspective to include Lake Fryken in her beloved Varmland county. The personal creation myth continues, focusing on the self-discipline and imagination needed to fulfill a childhood ambition to become an author. It is a challenging process that requires standing against convention but is deeply enriching in a home steeped in storytelling and books. The author reveals the roots of the young bibliophile's growing skill in deploying fiction to manipulate and embellish reality, producing a wryly charming, tongue-in-cheek account that we should beware of taking at face value.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 258 pages
Publication date: 25 October 2022
Publisher: Norvik Press

In this captivating sequel to her autobiographical trilogy, Selma Lagerloef expands her narrative scope to encompass the vibrant tapestry of people and places surrounding Lake Fryken in her beloved Varmland county. Continuing the personal creation myth she began in Marbacka, this installment delves into the unwavering self-discipline and imaginative prowess required to pursue a childhood dream of becoming an author. It is a challenging journey that occasionally necessitates standing against societal norms, yet it also yields a profoundly enriching experience within a home steeped in the art of storytelling and literature. As the mature author unravels the origins of the young bibliophile's growing expertise in wielding fiction as a tool to manipulate and enhance reality, she presents a wryly charming and self-aware account that cautions against taking it at face value.

In this captivating sequel to her autobiographical trilogy, Selma Lagerloef expands her narrative scope to encompass the vibrant tapestry of people and places surrounding Lake Fryken in her beloved Varmland county. Continuing the personal creation myth she began in Marbacka, this installment delves into the unwavering self-discipline and imaginative prowess required to pursue a childhood dream of becoming an author. It is a challenging journey that occasionally necessitates standing against societal norms, yet it also yields a profoundly enriching experience within a home steeped in the art of storytelling and literature. As the mature author unravels the origins of the young bibliophile's growing expertise in wielding fiction as a tool to manipulate and enhance reality, she presents a wryly charming and self-aware account that cautions against taking it at face value.

Dimension: 198 x 129 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781909408715