Mårbacka

Style and Technique

The book «Mårbacka» by Selma Lagerlöf is an autobiographical work in which the author uses rich and expressive language to convey the atmosphere of her childhood and life on her native farm. Lagerlöf's style is characterized by lyricism and warmth, allowing readers to deeply connect with the author's feelings and memories. The book contains elements of descriptive prose that help create vivid images of nature and daily life. Lagerlöf skillfully uses retrospective inserts and flashbacks to link the past with the present, and employs dialogues that enliven the narrative and make it more dynamic. The story's structure is nonlinear, allowing the author to freely move between different time periods and events, creating a cohesive picture of life at Mårbacka. Lagerlöf also uses symbolism and metaphors to emphasize the importance of family traditions and cultural heritage.