The Outlaws is a novel written by Selma Lagerlof, a Swedish author and the first female writer to win the Nobel Prize in Literature. The book is set in the 19th century in the rural province of Varmland in Sweden and tells the story of a group of outlaws who are forced to flee from their village after a series of unfortunate events. The group includes a young man named Mats, who is accused of murder, and his sister, Akka, who is determined to clear his name. Along the way, they encounter a diverse cast of characters, including a wealthy landowner, a traveling circus troupe, and a group of gypsies. The novel explores themes of justice, redemption, and the struggle between tradition and modernity. It is a compelling and thought-provoking story that showcases Lagerlof's skill as a storyteller and her deep understanding of human nature.THIS 30 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: The World's One Hundred Best Short Stories V8: Men, by Selma Lagerlof. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1419159615.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.