Mårbacka

Historical Context and Significance

The book «Mårbacka» by Selma Lagerlöf is an autobiographical work where the author narrates her childhood and life on her family's farm in Sweden. This work holds significant cultural importance as it not only unveils Lagerlöf's personal history but also reflects Swedish rural life at the end of the 19th century. Lagerlöf, being the first woman to receive the Nobel Prize in Literature, made a tremendous contribution to Swedish and world literature. «Mårbacka» helps readers understand the roots and sources of the author's inspiration and serves as an important document illustrating the social and cultural aspects of that time. The book also aids in preserving Sweden's cultural heritage by describing traditions and customs that might have been forgotten without such literary testimonies.