The Emperor of Portugallia

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No matter how old he became, Jan Andersson from Skrolycka could never tire of recounting the day his little daughter was born. Klara Gulla is the light of life for the peasant Jan. When she leaves for the city and is drawn into its carefree lifestyle, Jan descends into madness. His helpless paternal love knows no bounds, leading him into the realm of insanity. He becomes the Emperor of Portugallia, waiting with unwavering patience for his daughter's return in princely splendor and glory. "The Emperor of Portugallia," first published in 1914, presents one of Selma Lagerlöf's most poignant character studies. Here, her psychological insight reaches a peak in this timeless tale of the power of love.