Mårbacka

A beloved childhood home. A world of wonder. The place that shaped a storyteller.

In Mårbacka, Selma Lagerlöf lovingly recreates the world of her childhood on the family estate in the Swedish countryside. Through a series of warm, vivid, and often humorous memories, she brings to life the people, traditions, landscapes, and gentle magic of a 19th-century rural home. From eccentric relatives and beloved servants to Christmas celebrations, ghost stories, and the everyday wonders of nature, Lagerlöf paints an affectionate portrait of a lost world filled with joy, hardship, and the deep roots that would later nourish her extraordinary imagination. A tender and nostalgic memoir, Mårbacka is both a personal history and a heartfelt love letter to the place that made her who she was.

• First published in 1922
• Selma Lagerlöf’s beloved autobiographical memoir of her childhood home
• A warm and evocative portrait of rural Swedish life

Available in multiple formats:

• Paperback — Elegant print edition presenting the complete, unabridged text. Ships in 3–5 business days.
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• Audiobook — Professionally narrated, complete and unabridged. Available on Audible, Spotify, Apple Books.

A timeless classic for readers who appreciate lyrical memoirs, childhood memories, and the quiet beauty of rural life.

About the Author

Selma Lagerlöf (1858–1940) was a Swedish author and the first woman to win the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1909. Renowned for her rich storytelling, moral depth, and vivid imagination, she is best known for The Wonderful Adventures of Nils and The Saga of Gösta Berling. Her works blend folklore, history, and profound human insight, making her one of Sweden’s most beloved and internationally acclaimed writers.