Selma Lagerlöf
Swedish writer, published in Ukrainian translation by Vydavnytstvo Zhupanskogo in the Nobel Prize Laureates series.
The series, originally launched under the imprint Yunivers in 2000 and transferred to the publishing house from 2008, includes titles by Lagerlöf alongside other Nobel laureates such as Thomas Mann, John Steinbeck, and Ernest Hemingway. The publishing house specializes in translated world literature, and Lagerlöf's inclusion reflects its mission to bring works that shaped world culture to Ukrainian readers.
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Lore & Background
Selma Lagerlöf is one of the authors featured in the Nobel Prize Laureates series published by Vydavnytstvo Zhupanskogo. This series was originally launched under the imprint Yunivers in 2000, led by Oleh Zhupanskyi, and transferred to the new family publishing house from 2008 onward, becoming one of its central pillars. The series includes works by Lagerlöf alongside other Nobel laureates such as Thomas Mann, John Steinbeck, Henrik Sienkiewicz, Selma Lagerlöf, Ernest Hemingway, Nadine Gordimer, and J. M. G. Le Clézio. The publishing house's founders declared their mission to publish 'high-quality and relevant literature', filling gaps in the Ukrainian book market with works that had shaped world culture. Lagerlöf is also included in the Laureates of the Andersen Prize children's literature series, launched in 2011, which features works by winners of the Hans Christian Andersen Award, including Astrid Lindgren, Tove Jansson, A. A. Milne, Gianni Rodari, and Selma Lagerlöf.
Reader's Guide
For readers interested in Selma Lagerlöf's works, Vydavnytstvo Zhupanskogo offers Ukrainian translations through its Nobel Prize Laureates series. This series, one of the publisher's oldest, was originally launched under the imprint Yunivers in 2000 and transferred to Vydavnytstvo Zhupanskogo from 2008. It includes titles by Lagerlöf alongside other Nobel laureates such as Thomas Mann, John Steinbeck, Henrik Sienkiewicz, Ernest Hemingway, Nadine Gordimer, and J. M. G. Le Clézio. Additionally, Lagerlöf appears in the Laureates of the Andersen Prize series, a children's literature series launched in 2011 that features works by winners of the Hans Christian Andersen Award, including Astrid Lindgren, Tove Jansson, A. A. Milne, Gianni Rodari, and Selma Lagerlöf. The publishing house is headquartered in Bucha, Kyiv Oblast, and was founded in August 2007 by Oleh Ivanovych Zhupanskyi and his son Oleksii Olehovych Zhupanskyi.
Did You Know?
- Selma Lagerlöf is one of the authors included in Vydavnytstvo Zhupanskogo's Nobel Prize Laureates series, which originally launched under the imprint Yunivers in 2000 and transferred to the publishing house from 2008.
- Lagerlöf also appears in the Laureates of the Andersen Prize series, a children's literature series launched by the publishing house in 2011.
- The Nobel Prize Laureates series includes works by Lagerlöf alongside Thomas Mann, John Steinbeck, Henrik Sienkiewicz, Ernest Hemingway, Nadine Gordimer, and J. M. G. Le Clézio.
- The Laureates of the Andersen Prize series features works by winners of the Hans Christian Andersen Award, including Astrid Lindgren, Tove Jansson, A. A. Milne, Gianni Rodari, and Selma Lagerlöf.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Selma Lagerlöf?
Selma Ottilia Lovisa Lagerlöf was a Swedish author born in 1858 who became one of the most celebrated literary figures of her era. She is best known for her imaginative storytelling and her trailblazing role in Swedish and world literature.
What is Selma Lagerlöf most famous for?
She holds the distinction of being the first woman ever awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature, which she received in 1909. This milestone made her a landmark figure in the history of the Nobel Prizes.
What are Selma Lagerlöf's major works?
Her most well-known novels include Gösta Berling's Saga and the beloved children's story The Wonderful Adventures of Nils. These works helped establish her reputation as a masterful storyteller.
When was Selma Lagerlöf born and when did she die?
She was born on 20 November 1858 in Sweden and passed away on 16 March 1940. Her life spanned much of the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Why is Selma Lagerlöf historically significant?
Beyond her Nobel Prize, she became the first woman admitted to the Swedish Academy in 1914. These two 'firsts' cemented her legacy as a pioneer who broke barriers for women in the literary world.
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