Selma Lagerlof, also known as Selma Lagerlof, was born on November 20, 1858 and died on March 16, 1940. She was a Swedish female writer.

On November 20, 1858, Thelma Lagerl?f was born in a small manor in the province of V?rmland, Sweden. When she was 3 years old, her legs were completely paralyzed and she could not walk, so she could not play with other children. However, little Lagerlov did not feel sorry for herself because of this. She often sat in a wheelchair and listened intently to what her grandmother and others told her. The folklore and stories of V?rmland, those beautiful fairy tales often made her addicted to them.

Slowly, little Laglov also developed a good habit of reading, and sometimes she would try to write some short poems. As she grows older, her literary quality and humanistic heritage are constantly enriched. The paralyzed legs were able to walk after many treatments.

In 1881, 23-year-old Lagerl?f went to the capital Stockholm to study alone, and was admitted to the Women's Normal University the following year. After graduation, she taught at Landscrona Girls' High School for nearly ten years, which also greatly honed her storytelling abilities. During this period, due to the growing strength of the emerging bourgeoisie and the continuous development of the capitalist economy, the traditional manor economy gradually declined, and the Morbaka Manor where Laglov was born and raised was also sold.

In 1891, Lagerl?f completed her debut novel "The Story of Gustée Bellin" with memories of the beautiful manor life that had passed away. The novel was a huge success upon its publication, and Lagerl?f made his debut in the domestic literary world. Afterwards, she decided to pursue writing full-time.

In order to obtain creative inspiration, Lagerl?f traveled to Italy, Palestine, Egypt and other places. It was during this period that the Swedish Primary Teachers Association contacted Lagerl?f and wanted to entrust him to write a new textbook on Swedish human geography for all primary school students in Sweden. The book must be "teachingly significant, serious, and contain no sentences. Lies, suitable for children to read in school." To this, she happily agreed, which officially kicked off the publication of the book "Niels' Travels on a Goose".

Lagerl?f first began to prepare the book in 1904. She walked on the land of her motherland, wading through mountains and rivers, measuring the land of Sweden little by little with her own steps, and she expressed her knowledge of Sweden. Full love and infinite praise for the motherland are written in the book.

From 1906 to 1907, the book was published in two volumes. Lagerl?f named it "Niels Haugelson's Wonderful Travels Around Sweden", which is briefly translated as "Niels' Travels on a Goose".

Lagerl?f considered that the book is mainly intended for younger children, so the clues in "Niels' Travels on a Goose" are simple but the plot is rich. Among them, there are not only relevant introductions to the landscapes and humanities of various places, but also interspersed with a large number of myths and folklore from various parts of Sweden, which also greatly enhances the vividness and interest of the content of the book, making it a very valuable book. textbooks and fairy tale books.

As soon as the book was published, it sold out instantly and received rave reviews. Lagerl?f’s name became a household name in Sweden. As the scope of the book's influence continues to expand, Lagerl?f's literary status in Europe has gradually become as famous as the Danish fairy tale writer Andersen.

If her novel "The Story of Gustai Bellin" is a fairy tale written for adults, then "Niels Riding a Goose" is a fairy tale written for children.

So far, the book has been translated into more than 50 languages ??and has been widely read around the world. It has become one of the most widely circulated works in Swedish literature. Lagerl?f is also one of the most popular Swedish literary works. world-renowned as a representative figure. Today, the iconic image of Nils riding a goose often appears on many Swedish postage covers.