The Treasure by Selma Lagerlöf
The story revolves around a medieval Swedish village where a hidden treasure is rumored to be buried beneath the church. As the villagers become consumed by greed and suspicion, their relationships are strained and tested. The narrative explores themes of human nature, the corrupting power of wealth, and the moral dilemmas faced by the community. Ultimately, the tale serves as a reflection on the true value of spiritual richness over material wealth, highlighting the transformative power of faith and unity.
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- Published
- 1899
- Nationality
- Swedish
- Length
- Very Short
- Pages
- 50-100
- Original Language
- Swedish
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- Alternate Titles
- - Herr Arnes penningar
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This book is on the following 2 lists:
- 69th on The Century's Most Significant Swedish Books (The TV program Röda Rummet (SVT))
- 71st on Introduction to a top 100 list of Swedish books. (BIF (Biblioteket i fokus))