Selma Lagerlöf

Selma Ottilia Lovisa Lagerlöf (, US also , Swedish: [ˈsɛ̂lːma ˈlɑ̂ːɡɛˌɭøːv] ; 20 November 1858 – 16 March 1940) was a Swedish writer. She published her first novel, Gösta Berling's Saga, at the age of 33. She was the first woman to win the Nobel Prize in Literature, which she was awarded in 1909. In 1914, she was the first woman to be granted a membership of the Swedish Academy.

Notable works: Gösta Berlings Saga, The Wonderful Adventures of Nils, Jerusalem Awards: Nobel Prize in Literature, honorary doctor of the University of Uppsala, Order of the Three Stars, 3rd Class, Litteris et Artibus, Knight of the Order of the White Rose of Finland, Officer of the Legion of Honour, Knight First Class of the Order of St. Olav‎, Officer of the Order of Leopold, Illis quorum Education: Högre lärarinneseminariet

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