The Emperor of Portugallia
bySelma Lagerlöf
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Jan Andersson is a poor crofter. The only thing that brings him joy is his daughter Glory, but when the family finds itself in need of money, she moves to Stockholm to look for a job. At first Jan is despondent, especially as Glory very quickly stops sending letters.




