Legends Of The Rhine

Edited by Dorothy Crum 64 pages Size 5 1/2 x 8 1/2" on heavy cream paper Selma Lagerlof (1858-1940) is one of Sweden's best-loved storytellers. In 1909, she became the first woman - and the first Swede - to win the Nobel Prize for Literature. Her writings are among the treasures of world literature. Her subtle wit and wisdom sparkle with a romantic, legendary cast of characters. Why should love only be healed by love? --The Ball at Ekeby. She neither loved nor hated-she understood them all. He that understands does not hate. Love is strong when it has gone through the fire of pain. --The Auction of Bjorne. This new book includes selections from her literary works of some of her keen observations, both the profound and the witty.Joanne Asala is the author of 'Legends Of The Rhine' with ISBN 9781572160408 and ISBN 1572160403.