"The Miracles of Antichrist: A Novel" by Selma Lagerlöf is a story set in the late 1800's that explores faith and conflict in Rome and Sicily through its characters’ battles. It addresses a world of contrasts, such as Christ versus Antichrist, and the idea of miracles. Starting with Emperor Augustus and his encounter with the sibyl revealing a vision of Christ, the story weaves together political intrigue with spiritual revelations. Augustus faces a tough choice involving divine prophecy and his own desires. In contrast, Gaetano Alagona, a poor boy, must reconcile his faith with his desire to serve God, revealing the book's focus on faith and social justice.
The Miracles of Antichrist: A Novel
By Selma Lagerlöf
In a world of emperors and divine prophecies, a poor boy and a powerful ruler’s lives intertwine as forces of good and evil clash, challenging their beliefs and destinies.
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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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