The Bridal Wreath by Sigrid Undset

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Author Undset, Sigrid, 1882-1949
Translator Archer, Charles, 1861-1941
Translator Scott, J. S. (Translator)
LoC No. 23008081
Uniform Title Kransen. English
Title The Bridal Wreath
Original Publication United States: Grosset & Dunlap,1923.
Credits Tim Lindell, Barry Abrahamsen, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
Summary "The Bridal Wreath" by Sigrid Undset is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. The story begins in 14th century Norway and revolves around the life of a young girl, Kristin Lavransdatter, as she navigates her childhood and the complexities of her family relationships. The novel delves into themes of love, faith, and the struggles of life in a rural setting during medieval times. The opening of "The Bridal Wreath" sets the stage for Kristin's story as it introduces her family background, particularly her father, Lavrans Björgulfsön, and her troubled mother, Ragnfrid. After moving to their new estate, Jörundgaard, the family faces challenges, especially Ragnfrid's mourning of lost children, which deeply affects Kristin. As the narrative unfolds, we see glimpses of Kristin's innocent joy and curiosity during a trip to the mountains with her father, Lavrans. The experiences in these early chapters hint at the transformative journey that awaits Kristin, filled with both peril and beauty as she matures in a complex world. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
Subject Historical fiction
Subject Norway -- Social life and customs -- Fiction
Subject Women -- Norway -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 67929
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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