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“Sigrid Undset's trilogy embodies more of life, seen understanding and seriously…than any novel since Dostoievsky's Brothers Karamazov.” —Commonweal“No other novelist has bodied forth the medieval world with such richness and fullness.” —New York Herald Tribune
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The acknowledged masterpiece of the Nobel Prize-winning Norwegian novelist Sigrid Undset, Kristin Lavransdatter has never been out of print in this country since its first publication in 1927. Its story of a woman's life in fourteenth-century Norway has kept its hold on generations of readers, and the heroine, Kristin—beautiful, strong-willed, and passionate—stands with the world's great literary figures. Volume 1, The Bridal Wreath, describes young Kristin's stormy romance with the dashing Erlend Nikulausson, a young man perhaps overly fond of women, of whom her father strongly disapproves.
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3.0 out of 5 stars
Ummm...,
By "uma347" (Chicago, IL USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Bridal Wreath: Kristin Lavransdatter, Vol.1 (Paperback)
The book was pretty good, but WHY IS KRISTIN SUCH AN IDIOT?That really annoyed me.
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addicting,
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This review is from: The Bridal Wreath: Kristin Lavransdatter, Vol.1 (Paperback)
I bought this book when I was sick and by the time I got better I was addicted to the story. I immediately purchased the 2nd and 3rd books in the trilogy. Sigrid Undset is a master storyteller and incredibly descriptive about the characters, landscape, and history. If you like historical fiction, this is a must-read.
3.0 out of 5 stars
Timeless 'saga',
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This review is from: The Bridal Wreath: Kristin Lavransdatter, Vol.1 (Paperback)
I discovered this book while looking for Norway-related fiction--in preparation for a summer trip there. Although I found the language a bit difficult, I enjoyed the book and found it strangely restful. I cannot say why, but I got an overall sense of peace reading several sections of the book. I understand there may be more 'modern' translations and perhaps that would work better for me. This story of a young couple who are determined to marry despite many objections, does seem timeless and relevant. And, the historical notes are well done and help give a sense of life in Norway during the 13-1400's? (I believe that is the correct timeframe.) If you are interested in a good 'story', with what appears to be a sound historical perspective, try this one.
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