The Löwensköld Ring by Selma Lagerlöf
The Ring of the Löwenskölds
The novel revolves around a cursed ring, originally stolen from the grave of a Swedish nobleman, which brings misfortune to its possessors. As the ring passes through the hands of various characters, it exposes the greed, pride, and prejudice of a community, leading to a series of tragic events. The curse of the ring seems to be inescapable until it is finally returned to its rightful place, suggesting themes of justice, retribution, and the possibility of redemption. The story intertwines the supernatural with the psychological, exploring the impact of the past on the present and the intertwining of human fate with the mystical.
The 3378th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1925
- Nationality
- Swedish
- Length
- Very Short
- Pages
- 125
- Words
- Unknown
- Original Language
- Swedish
- Alternate Titles
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- The General's Ring
- The Ring of the Löwenskölds
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This book is on the following 3 lists:
- 35th on The Century's Most Significant Swedish Books (The TV program Röda Rummet (SVT))
- 96th on Introduction to a top 100 list of Swedish books. (BIF (Biblioteket i fokus))
- 500 Great Books by Women (Book)