God's beautiful world (Guds vackra värld) Part 1 - Martin Koch

Art. no. 216583993 24 Apr 2025

God's Beautiful World: A Story of Right and Wrong (1916) is a novel by Martin Koch that explores moral dilemmas and social injustices in early 20th century Sweden.

In God's Beautiful World, Martin Koch depicts life in the fictional parish of Hobo, where the contrast between the pious inhabitants of Sörsjön and the outlaws of Norrsjön is clear. Through characters such as Tomas Eliasson and the birdless people of the north, the novel sheds light on issues of morality, justice and man's struggle against internal and external forces. Koch's detailed descriptions of the landscape and social structures provide an in-depth insight into rural life in Sweden during this period.