The Emperor of Portugallia

The Emperor of Portugallia, written by Nobel laureate Selma Lagerlöf and first published in 1914, is a poignant exploration of the bond between a father and his daughter, Glory Goldie. The story follows Jan Anderson, a humble crofter, as he navigates the emotional complexities of parenthood and the challenges of rural life in Sweden. Notably referred to by Lagerlöf as a 'Swedish King Lear,' the novel has been praised for its depth and emotional resonance, and it has been adapted into film multiple times. An English translation by Velma Swanston Howard was published in 1916.