• "Bjergtagen," translated as "Bewitched," by Meir Goldschmidt, is a tale by a nineteenth-century Danish author that utilizes the timeless folk motif of a human woman being enchanted by a supernatural lover, specifically a troll. Dinesen's story "The Ring" subtly alludes to this motif and possibly to Goldschmidt's work, which can be found in various translations within Danish literature anthologies.

• "On Mottoes of My Life," by Dinesen, featured in Daguerreotypes and Other Essays (1979), is a succinct expression of her philosophical outlook.

• "The Dreamers," included in Dinesen's Seven Gothic Tales (1934), is a more extensive narrative that delves into the theme of "tragic wisdom," exploring how loss and betrayal contribute to consciousness.

• A Severe Mercy, authored by Sheldon Vanauken (1977), recounts the profound love shared with his wife, Jean Palmer Davis, affectionately called "Davy." It discusses how their "Shining Barrier" of love was challenged when Davy faced a threat from a stranger in a city park, and how their shared Christian faith affirms that love transcends death.