Old and New

Lagerlöf, Selma, 1858-1940Project Gutenberg · United StatesDec 2019

3.3

Word count: 256K words
Chapters: 26

Summary

Project Gutenberg was the first provider of free electronic books, or eBooks. Michael Hart, founder of Project Gutenberg, invented eBooks in 1971 and his memory continues to inspire the creation of eBooks and related technologies today.Oud en nieuw by Selma LagerlöfAuthor: Lagerlöf, Selma, 1858-1940,Language: Dutch, Class: PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures, Release Date: Dec 27, 2011

Editor's review

"Oud en nieuw" is a Dutch-language work by Selma Lagerlöf and is in the public domain as an ebook. Lagerlöf is known for her finely detailed storytelling, folkloric atmosphere and moral concern, and this work likewise continues her attention to memory, tradition and the changes of life. The title means "Old and New", suggesting the tension between the passage of time and generational experience. For Chinese readers, the main value of this book lies in offering another language version and textual form of Lagerlöf's work; it is suitable for readers already familiar with her representative works who wish to learn more about the shape of her writing. Because the text is in Dutch, the barriers to reading are relatively high, making it better suited to readers with Dutch reading ability or to those engaged in comparative research on Nordic literature. Ordinary Chinese readers who wish to encounter Lagerlöf are advised to read Chinese translations of her works first and then consider approaching this book in the original or in a bilingual edition. Overall, this is a text for a specific language readership and for researchers rather than a popular introduction.

Who it's for

A good fit for

Readers with Dutch reading ability who want to read Lagerlöf's works
Students and scholars in Nordic literature or comparative literature
Enthusiasts who have read Chinese translations of Lagerlöf and wish to encounter the original text
Readers who collect public-domain ebooks of foreign-language literature

Not a good fit for

General readers who do not understand Dutch and hope to read a Chinese translation directly
Beginners encountering Lagerlöf for the first time who need introductions and annotations
Casual readers looking for light entertainment or a collection of short stories

Reading tips

First confirm your Dutch reading level, then decide whether to read the whole book or selected parts.
You may consult Chinese translations of Lagerlöf's works to help understand key passages.
While reading, pay attention to how the theme of "old and new" unfolds through characters and scenes.
If using it for research, it is advisable to record edition information and linguistic features for ease of citation.

About the publisher

Project Gutenberg United States · Founded in 1971

Project Gutenberg is a digital publishing project focused on public-domain ebooks. Its publishing direction centers on classic literary works whose copyright has expired, covering genres such as poetry, drama, fiction, and epic. Representative books include Lyrical Ballads by Wordsworth and Coleridge, Proust's Du côté de chez Swann, Shakespeare's Macbeth and The Complete Works of William Shakespeare, Homer's The Iliad, Dante's La Divina Comèdia: Purgatòri, Cervantes's The History of Don Quixote, Volume 2, and Grahame's The Wind in the Willows. Its author resources consist mainly of classic Western writers such as Wordsworth, Proust, Shakespeare, Homer, Dante, Cervantes, Grahame, and Tolstoy. Its publishing feature is the provision of freely accessible ebooks in EPUB and Kindle formats; it is not a traditional publisher, and publicly available information is limited.

FAQ

Is there a Chinese translation of this book?

According to the given information, this book is a Dutch-language public-domain ebook, and no information about a Chinese translation is provided. Chinese readers who wish to read Lagerlöf's works may first look for Chinese translations and then, as needed, compare them with the Dutch original of this book.

Can I read this book without knowing Dutch?

The reading difficulty is relatively high. The text of this book is in Dutch; without a foundation in the language, it is advisable to start with a Chinese translation or a bilingual edition. If you only want to understand Lagerlöf's writing style, choosing a Chinese translation of her work will be more efficient.

Is this book suitable for citation in literary research?

It can be used as material for research on editions of Lagerlöf's works or for comparative research on Nordic literature, but when citing it, attention should be paid to edition information and language issues. It is advisable to use it together with reliable translations, research materials and edition notes, and to avoid drawing conclusions from a single electronic text alone.

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About the author

Lagerlöf, Selma, 1858-1940 Author

Selma Lagerlöf (1858–1940) was a Swedish writer whose work is distinguished by a rich imagination and a gift for reworking folk legend. The library holds 32 of her works, including The Story of Gösta Berling and The Wonderful Adventures of Nils. The former draws on tales of old Värmland and follows the joys and sorrows of a band of wandering characters in a romantic, legendary vein; the latter, through the journey of the boy Nils flying across Sweden with wild geese, blends geography, animals and folk tales into a classic of world children's literature. Works such as Christ Legends and Jerusalem further show her abiding concern with faith, rural life and human nature. Her style combines epic sweep with fairy-tale lightness, and her coming-of-age stories in particular appeal to young readers. Public information is limited; this introduction rests only on the library's holdings and widely accepted literary knowledge.