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Writer Selma Lagerlöf, born in 1858, was a renowned Swedish author. Her literary prowess earned her the distinction of being the first woman to receive the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1909. Lagerlöf's captivating storytelling and vivid descriptions of rural life in her native Värmland region captivated readers worldwide. Her most famous works include "The Wonderful Adventures of Nils" and "Gösta Berling's Saga."