A Christmas carol
- 38 pages
- 2 hours of reading
A miser learns the true meaning of Christmas when three ghostly visitors review his past and foretell his future.
Selma Lagerlöf's writing is characterized by its lofty idealism, vivid imagination, and spiritual perception. Drawing deeply from classic Swedish folklore, she infused her magic realist narratives with these elements. Her stories often explore themes of faith, migration, and the lives of ordinary people. Lagerlöf was also a notable figure for her engagement with women's issues and political causes.

A miser learns the true meaning of Christmas when three ghostly visitors review his past and foretell his future.