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“And while Marianne was looking at herself with all those staring eyes of ice, all original feelings insider her died. She was lying there, pretending to be sick; she was lying there, pretending to be unhappy, pretending to be in love, pretending to be vengeful. She was all of that, and yet it was only pretend. Everything turned to pretense and unreality under the eyes of ice that were watching her, while they in turn were watched by a pair behind them, who were watched by another pair in an infinite perspective.”

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Gösta Berling's Saga

Gösta Berling's Saga is a Swedish novel that delves into the life of its title character, Gösta Berling, a young man from a noble family. The story is set in the late 18th and early 19th centuries in Sweden, and it encompasses elements of romance, adventure, and social commentary. The narrative follows Gösta's journey through various social classes, his romantic entanglements, and his personal growth. The novel is known for its vivid portrayal of Swedish landscapes and its exploration of the complexities of human relationships and societal norms. more

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Selma Lagerlöf

Selma Lagerlöf, born on November 20, 1858, and died on March 16, 1940, was a renowned Swedish author. She is best known for her children's literature and was the first Swedish woman to win the Nobel Prize in Literature. more

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