Ingrid: A tale by Selma Lagerlöf
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Ingrid: A tale by Selma Lagerlöf

by Selma Lagerlöf

Publisher
Independently published
Pages
101
Language
English
Published
2025

Overview

A young Swedish nobleman, Gunnar Hede, struggles to save his family's declining estate by becoming a peddler. During his hardships and a mental breakdown, he forms a deep bond with Ingrid, a sensitive orphan girl. Through hardship, music, and the healing power of love, both Gunnar and Ingrid overcome despair and find hope, purpose, and belonging. The story explores the tension between artistic calling and duty, the meaning of sacrifice, and the redemptive strength of compassion.

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