"The Emperor of Portugallia" by Selma Lagerlöf is a story about a father's powerful love for his daughter, focusing on Jan Anderson, a simple farmer, and his beloved daughter, Glory Goldie. Initially dreading fatherhood, Jan's world changes when his daughter is born, filling him with unexpected joy and affection. The story explores the intense bond between them, highlighting themes of affection, renunciation, and the complexities of their lives within their small farming community, while promising to show their journey through life's ups and downs.
The Emperor of Portugallia
By Selma Lagerlöf
A farmer's life transforms when his daughter is born, igniting a love so deep it reshapes his destiny in unexpected ways.
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2004-12-15
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About the AuthorSelma Ottilia Lovisa Lagerlöf was a Swedish writer. She published her first novel, Gösta Berling's Saga, at the age of 33. She was the first woman to win the Nobel Prize in Literature, which she was awarded in 1909. Additionally, she was the first woman to be granted a membership in the Swedish Academy in 1914.
Selma Ottilia Lovisa Lagerlöf was a Swedish writer. She published her first novel, Gösta Berling's Saga, at the age of 33. She was the first woman to win the Nobel Prize in Literature, which she was awarded in 1909. Additionally, she was the first woman to be granted a membership in the Swedish Academy in 1914.
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