The Wonderful Adventures of Nils

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The Wonderful Adventures of Nils (Nils Holgerssons underbara resa genom Sverige) is a classic Swedish novel written by Selma Lagerloef. Originally commissioned as a geography reader for Swedish schools, the book blends educational content with fantasy.

The story follows Nils Holgersson, a mischievous boy who is transformed into a tiny elf-like being after disrespecting a household gnome. Shrunk down, he embarks on a magical journey across Sweden on the back of a wild goose named Akka, traveling with a flock of geese. Throughout his adventures, Nils learns kindness, courage, and responsibility, eventually earning the chance to return to his normal size.

The novel is loved for its beautiful depictions of Swedish landscapes, folklore, and moral lessons. Lagerloef was the first woman to win the Nobel Prize in Literature, and this book remains one of her most famous works.