«The Outcast» in Swedish with a Parallel Translation

Book The Outcast (Bannlyst) in Swedish
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76%
Original title: 
Bannlyst
Author: 
Language: 
Swedish
Difficulty: 
A2
Year: 
1918
Number of pages: 
190

"The Outcast" is a novel by Selma Lagerlöf that explores themes of morality, human nature, and justice. The protagonist, sailor Sven Elversson, returns home after experiencing horrific events in the Arctic, only to face the condemnation of society. The novel delves into themes of guilt, alienation, and the struggle for redemption, raising profound philosophical questions about good and evil.