The Wonderful Adventures of Nils: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
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The Wonderful Adventures of Nils is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Lagerlöf, Selma (1858–1940). The listed translation credits are Howard, Velma Swanston (1868–1937).
Catalogue synopsis
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"The Wonderful Adventures of Nils" by Selma Lagerlöf is a work of fiction published in 1906 and 1907. Originally commissioned as a geography reader for Swedish schools, the story follows Nils Holgersson, a mischievous boy who delights in tormenting animals. When he captures a tomte and refuses its bargain, he's transformed to miniature size. Clinging to his family's goose, Nils embarks on an extraordinary flight across Sweden's provinces, learning lessons that might earn him back his normal form.
Book and edition facts
- Title: The Wonderful Adventures of Nils
- Author credits: Lagerlöf, Selma (1858–1940)
- Catalogue language: English
- Translator credits: Howard, Velma Swanston (1868–1937)
Catalogue subjects
- Boys -- Juvenile fiction
- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
- Fantasy literature
- Geese -- Juvenile fiction
- Kindness -- Juvenile fiction
- Sweden -- Juvenile fiction
Gutenberg collections
- Category: Adventure
- Category: Children & Young Adult Reading
- Category: Novels
- Nobel Prizes in Literature
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