Summary of The Löwensköld Ring
“The Löwensköld Ring” is a ghost story set in 18th-century Sweden. The saga starts with a precious ring given to General Löwensköld by the Swedish King Charles XII. Following the General’s death, the ring is stolen from his grave, prompting the General’s ghost to walk around in search of revenge.
Reasons to read The Löwensköld Ring
“The Löwensköld Ring” is more than just a ghost story. This novella provides valuable insight into life in 18th-century Sweden, the role of women, and the complexities of innocence and guilt. “The Löwensköld Ring” is the first part of Selma Lagerlöf’s Ring Trilogy, the other volumes being “Charlotte Löwewnsköld” and “Anna Svärd”. Selma Lagerlöf was the first woman to be awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature (in 1909). She is also renowned for her children’s book “The Wonderful Adventures of Nils Holgersson” and for her debut novel “Gösta Berling’s Saga”.
Setting: Karlstad (Sweden)
Original title: Löwensköldska Ringen
Year of publication: 1925
Nr of pages: 125
