A Book for Christmas
A Book for Christmas by Selma Lagerlöf is a captivating collection of Christmas tales, published by Penguin Group on November 25, 2025. This edition, available in English for the first time, spans 112 pages and showcases the enchanting storytelling of the Nobel Prize-winning Swedish author. The book features a variety of narratives, including a little girl who receives a treasured gift and the creatures of the forest celebrating the New Year, alongside themes of magic, miracles, and the spirit of the holidays.
Readers will discover a rich tapestry of winter stories that blend Swedish folklore with timeless fables. The narratives explore contrasting elements such as darkness and light, as well as heartfelt joy and festive wonder. This collection invites readers to experience the charm of Lagerlöf’s storytelling, making it a delightful addition to the genres of fiction and world literature, particularly for those interested in holiday themes.
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An enchanting selection of Christmas tales by the Nobel Prize-winning Swedish national treasure–now available in English for the first time
A Penguin Classics Hardcover
A little girl receives a gift to treasure; the creatures of the forest gather to celebrate the New Year; an evil noblewoman schemes against her beautiful niece; a cantankerous gravedigger dines with an unexpected companion on Christmas Eve…In this enchanting selection of winter stories, now available in English for the first time, the beloved writer Selma Lagerlöf weaves together magic and miracles, Swedish folklore and timeless fables, darkness and light, heartfelt joy and festive wonder.
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