Jerusalem (Annotated): Enriched Edition. Historical Novel

Selma Lagerlöf's Jerusalem is a richly layered novel of faith, exile, and communal upheaval, centered on Swedish farming families in Dalecarlia who are drawn by religious conviction to join a utopian Christian colony in the Holy Land. Written in a style that unites social realism with saga-like breadth, the work situates intimate rural lives within biblical and epic resonances. Lagerlöf's prose is lucid yet visionary, attentive to landscape, inheritance, and the spiritual costs of idealism. Lagerlöf, the first woman to receive the Nobel Prize in Literature, brought to the novel both her deep knowledge of Swedish provincial culture and her fascination with moral imagination. Her 1899 journey to Palestine, where she encountered members of the American Colony in Jerusalem, directly informed the book's setting and conflicts. As a former teacher and storyteller shaped by folklore, Lutheran tradition, and modern social change, she understood how belief can console, divide, and transform a community. Jerusalem is recommended to readers interested in religious history, Scandinavian literature, and psychologically acute fiction. It offers neither simple piety nor easy skepticism, but a profound meditation on sacrifice, belonging, and the perilous human longing for redemption.

This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to your reading experience. - A succinct Introduction situates the work's timeless appeal and themes. - The Synopsis outlines the central plot, highlighting key developments without spoiling critical twists. - A detailed Historical Context immerses you in the era's events and influences that shaped the writing. - An Author Biography reveals milestones in the author's life, illuminating the personal insights behind the text. - A thorough Analysis dissects symbols, motifs, and character arcs to unearth underlying meanings. - Reflection questions prompt you to engage personally with the work's messages, connecting them to modern life. - Hand‐picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance. - Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.

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Erscheinungsdatum

E-Book: 18. September 2020