This vintage volume contains Sigrid Undset’s seminal trilogy, "Kristin Lavransdatter". Undset interlaces the political, social, and religious past, with day-to-day familial life - in order to present a vibrant and profound illustration of fourteenth-century Norway. This fantastic trilogy is highly recommended for those with an interest in medieval Scandinavia, and constitutes a must-read for fans of Undset’s wonderful work. Sigrid Undset (1882 - 1949) was a Norwegian novelist who was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1928. Many antiquarian texts such as this, especially those dating back to the 1900s and before, are becoming increasingly rare and expensive. It is with this in mind, that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition. It comes complete with a specially commissioned new biography of the author.

The Garland: Kristin Lavransdatter - Volume I (The Kristin Lavransdatter Series)

Literature & Fiction

Undset, Sigrid

Gustafrom, Alrik

Contemporary

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The Cross: Kristin Lavransdatter - Volume III (The Kristin Lavransdatter Series)

<p>"Jenny" is a 1911 novel written by Sigrid Undset. Set in Rome and Norway, it revolves around the protagonist Jenny Winge who sets out to become a professional painter. However, her plans are scuppered when she falls pregnant by her fiancés father. When the baby dies, she descends into a deep depression that ends in tragedy. Sigrid Undset (1882-1949) was a Norwegian novelist most famous for her trilogy "Kristin Lavransdatter". She won the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1928. A fantastic example of classic Norwegian literature not to be missed by fans and collectors of Undset's fantastic work. Read & Co. Books is publishing this classic novel now in a new edition complete with an excerpt from 'Six Scandinavian Novelists' by Alrik Gustafrom.</p>

Jenny: A Novel

Mystery, Thriller & Suspense

Thrillers & Suspense

<p>Sigrid Undset (1882–1949) was a Norwegian writer who won the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1928. Her most famous work is the trilogy “Kristin Lavransdatter” about life in Norway during the middle ages. First published in 1922, “ The Mistress of Husaby” is the second novel in the trilogy and continues the story of strong-willed heroine Kristin as she attempts to rebuild her life in the wake of the Black Death. This fantastic novel is highly recommended for those with an interest in medieval Scandinavia and constitutes a must-read for fans of Undset’s wonderful work. Read & Co. Books is republishing this classic novel now complete with an excerpt from 'Six Scandinavian Novelists' by Alrik Gustafrom.</p>

The Mistress of Husaby: Kristin Lavransdatter - Volume II (The Kristin Lavransdatter Series)

Genre Fiction

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