This volume is a must-read for those with an interest in medieval Scandinavia. The individual novels are Kransen (The Wreath), rst published in 1920, Husfrue (The Wife), published in 1921, and Korset (The Cross), published in 1922. Books has republished Kristin Lavransdatter complete with an excerpt from Six Scandinavian Novelists by Alrik Gustafrom. Kristin Lavransdatter - Sigrid Undset 1966 Kristin Lavransdatter is a trilogy of historical novels written by Nobel laureate Sigrid Undset. Themes of conflict, politics, sin and redemption are intricately woven into this historical fiction trilogy that led to Undset being awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1928.īringing three classics to life in an exciting trilogy edition, Read & Co.
Within this work, Sigrid Undset beautifully captures the political and religious undertones of Norwegian society at the time, writing in the lyrical style often found in 20th century modernist work. From forbidden love to balancing motherhood with inner conflict, this trilogy follows Kristin from birth to death in The Garland, The Mistress of Husaby and The Cross. Set in 14th-century Norway, Kristin is rebellious and determined to live by her own rules, often disobeying her parents and ignoring others' warnings. From the beloved Norwegian author Sigrid Undset, this richly detailed trilogy features all three books in the Kristin Lavransdatter series. Immerse yourself in the tumultuous story of head-strong Kristin as she battles through life in medieval Norway.
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