Selma Lagerlöf

Selma Ottilia Lovisa Lagerlöf (Swedish: [ˈsɛlˈma ˈlɑːɡə(r)ˈløːv] ( listen); born 20 November 1858, dead 16 March 1940, She was 81 years old. Was a Swedish writer. In 1909, she was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature[1] becoming the first woman to do so. She is mostly known for her children's book Nils Holgerssons underbara resa genom Sverige (The Wonderful Adventures of Nils). She also worked for women's rights.

Selma Lagerlöf
Selma Lagerlöf, 1909
Selma Lagerlöf, 1909
BornSelma Ottilia Lovisa Lagerlöf
(1858-11-20)20 November 1858
Mårbacka, Sweden
Died16 March 1940(1940-03-16) (aged 81)
Mårbacka, Sweden
OccupationWriter
NationalitySwedish
Notable awardsNobel Prize in Literature
1909

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References

  1. "The Nobel Prize in Literature 1909". Discogs. 1909. Retrieved 23 December 2014.

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Preceded by
Albert Theodor Gellerstedt
Swedish Academy,
Seat No.7

1914-1940
Succeeded by
Hjalmar Gullberg