Gosta Berling's Saga, Part 1 is a novel written by Selma Lagerlof and first published in 1918. The book is set in the early 19th century in the province of Varmland, Sweden, and tells the story of a young and reckless priest, Gosta Berling, who is forced to leave his position in the church due to his drinking and gambling habits. He then becomes a tutor to a wealthy family, where he falls in love with the daughter, but is rejected due to his reputation.Gosta Berling's Saga is a richly detailed and atmospheric novel that explores the themes of love, redemption, and the struggle between good and evil. The book is divided into several interconnected stories, each one focusing on a different character and their experiences in the small town of Ekeby, where Gosta eventually finds himself after leaving his tutoring job.The novel is known for its vivid and poetic descriptions of the Swedish landscape and its colorful cast of characters, including the eccentric and powerful women who run the Ekeby estate. Gosta Berling's Saga is a masterpiece of Swedish literature and a timeless classic that continues to captivate readers today.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.