# Short Fiction — Character guide

> Key figures in Short Fiction by Selma Lagerlöf.

- [Ingrid](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_50_se/characters/ingrid.md): A central female character, often the narrator or focal point of several stories.
- [Gudmund Erlandsson](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_50_se/characters/gudmund_erlandsson.md): A key male character, frequently the narrator or focal figure in multiple tales.
- [Astrid Ingegerd](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_50_se/characters/astrid_ingegerd.md): A proud noblewoman central to a historical narrative.
- [Gunnar Hede](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_50_se/characters/gunnar_hede.md): A complex character whose story involves personal struggle and redemption.
- [Raniero di Raniero](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_50_se/characters/raniero_di_raniero.md): A young nobleman from Perugia involved in a romantic rivalry.
- [Petter Nord](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_50_se/characters/petter_nord.md): A virtuous but struggling man, the subject of a moral tale.
- [King Olaf Trygveson](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_50_se/characters/king_olaf_trygveson.md): A legendary Norwegian king who appears in historical legends.
- [Helga](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_50_se/characters/helga.md): A woman caught in a difficult personal situation, possibly a love triangle.
- [Old Hjalte](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_50_se/characters/old_hjalte.md): An elderly man, often a storyteller or wise figure in the community.
- [Maurits](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_50_se/characters/maurits.md): A character who experiences misfortune and hardship.
- [Cecco](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_50_se/characters/cecco.md): An older man, possibly a servant or local figure in an Italian story.
- [Jofrid](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_50_se/characters/jofrid.md): A female character who is the focus of a personal narrative.
- [Lars Larsson](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_50_se/characters/lars_larsson.md): A fiddler and musician whose life is intertwined with local traditions.
- [Tord](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_50_se/characters/tord.md): A young man involved in a story of love or conflict.
- [Saint Peter](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_50_se/characters/saint_peter.md): The apostle who appears in religious legends and dialogues with Our Lord.
- [Hildur Ericsdotter](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_50_se/characters/hildur_ericsdotter.md): A woman whose fate is tied to a dramatic event in a rural setting.
- [Faustina](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_50_se/characters/faustina.md): An elderly woman, possibly a servant or matriarch in a household.
- [Uncle Theodore](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_50_se/characters/uncle_theodore.md): An eccentric or unfortunate uncle figure in a family story.
- [Abbot Hans](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_50_se/characters/abbot_hans.md): A religious figure who plays a role in a historical or moral tale.
- [Downie](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_50_se/characters/downie.md): A sweet-natured young woman, the subject of a story.
- [Berg Rese](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_50_se/characters/berg_rese.md): A splendid or notable character, possibly a traveler or artist.
- [Signora Concenza](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_50_se/characters/signora_concenza.md): An Italian woman, likely a mother or housekeeper in a story.
- [Halfvorson](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_50_se/characters/halfvorson.md): A deaf and dying woman whose thoughts are explored in a poignant tale.
- [Ruster](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_50_se/characters/ruster.md): A small or young character, possibly a child or animal.
- [Tönne](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_50_se/characters/tonne.md): A male character appearing in a specific narrative.
- [Father Verneau](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_50_se/characters/father_verneau.md): A priest or father figure in a story set in a religious context.
- [Francesca degli Uberti](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_50_se/characters/francesca_degli_uberti.md): A noblewoman from Siena, central to a story of love and conflict.
- [Mamsell Fredrika](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_50_se/characters/mamsell_fredrika.md): An elderly spinster with a distinct personality and history.
- [Gustaf Alin](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_50_se/characters/gustaf_alin.md): A male character involved in a personal or professional story.
- [Old Agnete](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_50_se/characters/old_agnete.md): An elderly woman whose life and memories are the focus of a story.
- [Matts Wik](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_50_se/characters/matts_wik.md): A character from a rural or small-town setting.
- [Old Mattsson](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_50_se/characters/old_mattsson.md): An elderly man, possibly a farmer or local figure.
- [Miss Stafva](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_50_se/characters/miss_stafva.md): An older unmarried woman with a defined role in a story.
- [Silvius Antonius Poppius](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_50_se/characters/silvius_antonius_poppius.md): A young man from a historical or classical setting.
- [Emperor Tiberius](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_50_se/characters/emperor_tiberius.md): The Roman emperor who appears in a historical legend.
- [Uncle Reuben](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_50_se/characters/uncle_reuben.md): An uncle figure, possibly a wanderer or eccentric relative.
- [Old Mesullam](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_50_se/characters/old_mesullam.md): An elderly Jewish man appearing in a religious or historical tale.
- [Jesus](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_50_se/characters/jesus.md): Central figure in several religious legends and stories.
- [Colonel Beerencreutz](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_50_se/characters/colonel_beerencreutz.md): A retired military officer, part of a group of old comrades.
- [Robber Mother](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_50_se/characters/robber_mother.md): The matriarch of a band of robbers in a legendary tale.
- [San Marco](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_50_se/characters/san_marco.md): A personification or symbolic figure representing Venice.
- [Sigrid Storråde](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_50_se/characters/sigrid_storraade.md): A proud Swedish queen from a historical legend.
- [Mistress Sorrow](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_50_se/characters/mistress_sorrow.md): An allegorical figure representing sorrow in a moral tale.
- [Judas](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_50_se/characters/judas.md): The biblical betrayer of Jesus, appearing in a religious legend.
- [Nina](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_50_se/characters/nina.md): A young woman involved in a romantic or family story.
- [Hjalte the Bard](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_50_se/characters/hjalte_the_bard.md): A poet and storyteller in a historical setting.
- [Blomgren](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_50_se/characters/blomgren.md): A married couple or family appearing in a domestic story.
- [Mother Ingeborg](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_50_se/characters/mother_ingeborg.md): A mother figure in a story set in a rural community.
- [Reor the White](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_50_se/characters/reor_the_white.md): A legendary figure from an ancient tale.
- [Santa Caterina of Siena](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_50_se/characters/santa_caterina_of_siena.md): The saint from Siena who appears in a religious story.
- [Oluf Skötkonung](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_50_se/characters/oluf_skotkonung.md): A Swedish king from a historical legend.
- [Jan Öster](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_50_se/characters/jan_oster.md): A character from a rural or small-town narrative.
- [Anna Erikson](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_50_se/characters/anna_erikson.md): A woman in a story about family or community life.
- [Liljekrona](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_50_se/characters/liljekrona.md): A musician or artist, possibly a fiddler.
- [Old Anna Stina](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_50_se/characters/old_anna_stina.md): An elderly woman, possibly a servant or local character.
- [Ingmar Ingmarson](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_50_se/characters/ingmar_ingmarson.md): A patriarch from a family saga in a rural setting.
- [Hugo](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_50_se/characters/hugo.md): A male character in a story of personal drama.
- [Agge](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_50_se/characters/agge.md): A character from a historical or legendary tale.
- [Uria](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_50_se/characters/uria.md): A biblical figure appearing in a religious legend.
- [Jacopo degli Uberti](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_50_se/characters/jacopo_degli_uberti.md): A nobleman from Siena, involved in a story of rivalry.
- [Axel](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_50_se/characters/axel.md): A young boy in a family or adventure story.
- [Christ](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_50_se/characters/christ.md): Central figure in several religious legends.
- [Erland Erlandsson](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_50_se/characters/erland_erlandsson.md): An older man, possibly a farmer or local figure.
- [Lennart](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_50_se/characters/lennart.md): A male character in a story of personal conflict.
- [Jenny](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_50_se/characters/jenny.md): A young woman in a story of love or loss.
- [Juryman Nils Olafsson](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_50_se/characters/juryman_nils_olafsson.md): A juryman in a story about justice or community.
- [Herod](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_50_se/characters/herrod.md): The biblical king appearing in a Christmas legend.
- [Hatto](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_50_se/characters/hatto.md): An old man in a historical or legendary tale.
- [Pilate](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_50_se/characters/pilate.md): The Roman governor in a religious legend.
- [Robber Father](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_50_se/characters/robber_father.md): The patriarch of a robber band in a legendary tale.
- [Augustus](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_50_se/characters/augustus.md): The Roman emperor in a religious legend.
- [Robin Redbreast](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_50_se/characters/robin_redbreast.md): A legendary bird from a religious folktale.
- [Ung-Hanse](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_50_se/characters/ung_hanse.md): A young man in a story about rural life.
- [Ariadne](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_50_se/characters/ariadne.md): A figure from classical mythology appearing in a story.

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