Nils Holgersson's Journey with the Geese

Author: (Swedish) Selma Lagerl?f
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Publish Date: 2003-01-01
Features: The Adventures of Nils is the masterpiece of Swedish female writer Selma Lagerl?f, who won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1909. The story depicts a mischievous boy named Nils, who is transformed into a tiny thumb-sized creature by a small fox spirit. After that, he travels with a flock of geese, experiencing the strange mountains and rivers of his homeland, and also enduring many risks and hardships. During the journey, he learns a lot from his companions and other animals, gradually changing his bad habits and becoming a good child. The book integrates Swedish geographical, historical knowledge, and cultural traditions. It is the best-selling work in Swedish literature and one of the classic works in the world's literary treasury.