Christuslegenden by Selma Lagerlöf

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Author Lagerlöf, Selma, 1858-1940
Translator Maro, Francis, 1870-1941
Uniform Title Kristuslegender. German
Title Christuslegenden
Contents Die heilige Nacht -- Die Vision des Kaisers -- Der Brunnen der weisen Männer -- Das Kindlein von Bethlehem -- Die Flucht nach Ägypten -- In Nazareth -- Im Tempel -- Das Schweißtuch der heiligen Veronika -- Das Rotkehlchen -- Unser Herr und der heilige Petrus -- Die Lichtflamme.
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Summary "Christuslegenden" by Selma Lagerlöf is a collection of legends and stories inspired by the life of Christ, written in the early 20th century. The work intricately weaves biblical narratives with folklore and personal reflections, presenting a spiritual journey through various pivotal moments in Christianity. At the start of the narrative, Lagerlöf introduces an elder character recalling the profound loss of their grandmother, who used to tell enchanting tales. This sense of nostalgia serves as a prologue to a tale reminiscent of the Nativity, where the grandmother recounts a story about a man seeking fire on a dark Christmas night—a man whose journey leads him to encounter the warmth of human kindness against the backdrop of a glorious divine event. The atmosphere combines elements of fairy tale and warmth, suggesting a deeper exploration of faith intertwined with the tenderness of familial love and memory. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language German
LoC Class PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Subject Short stories
Subject Jesus Christ -- Fiction
Subject Jesus Christ -- Juvenile fiction
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EBook-No. 57807
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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