See all books authored by sigrid undset, including kransen, and kristin lavransdatter, and more on. It was originally published in norwegian as two volumes olav audunsson i hestviken and olav audunsson og hans born, from 1925 to 1927. Uncommonly good collectible and rare books from uncommonly good booksellers. A norwegian born in denmark in 1881, she worked with the norwegian underground during the second world war, fled to sweden in 1940, and later came to the united states. Browse author series lists, sequels, pseudonyms, synopses, book covers, ratings and awards. The axe ebook by sigrid undset 9780307773067 rakuten kobo. Nobel laureate sigrid undset, most famous for her later epic kristin lavransdatter, published this dark, remarkable, psychologicallydense novel in 1911, when the author was the same age as her protagonist and experiencing many of the same existential choices. The master of hestviken, volume i by sigrid undset. It seems that most find their way here after spending many precious hours, days, and months living the story of kristin lavransdatter. Set in thcentury norway, the axe is the first volume in undsets epic tetralogy, the master of hestviken. Sigrid undset 20 may 1882 10 june 1949 was a norwegian novelist who was awarded the nobel prize for literature in 1928.
Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. In it we meet olav audunsson and ingunn steinfinnsdatter, who were betrothed as children and raised as brother and sister. Sigrid undset the master of hestviken 1934 nobel prize edition dj axe snake pit. Sigrid undsets the axe, the first volume of the master of. Her novels encompass a variety of settings and time periods, ranging from medieval romances such as the kristin lavransdatter trilogygenerally considered to. Dec 08, 2019 sigrid undset was a norwegian novelist who was awarded the nobel prize for literature in 1928. Catherine of siena by sigrid undset a readable copy. She fled norway for the us in 1940 because of her opposition to nazi germany and the german invasion and. Pages can include considerable notesin pen or highlighterbut the notes cannot obscure the text. Sigrid undsets other masterpiece the master of hestviken vol. Sigrid undset was a norwegian novelist who was awarded the nobel prize for literature in 1928. Early in their marriage, she realizes that her charming husband is too irresponsible to support the family and sews dresses to make ends meet. Men, women and places, a collection of critical essays, including blasphemy, d.
In it, we meet olav audunsson and ingunn steinfinnsdatter, who were betrothed as children and raised as brother and sister. Find antique books, rare edition books, 1st ed books, and more. The axe by sigrid undset penguin random house canada. Now, in the heedlessness of youth, they become lovers, unaware that their ardor will. Slate the turbulent historical masterpiece of norways literary master in her great historical epic kristin lavransdatter, set in fourteenthcentury norway, nobel laureate sigrid undset tells the life story of one passionate and headstrong woman. The axe master of hestviken, book 1 by sigrid undset. Sigrid undset was born in kalundborg, denmark as the daughter of a norwegian archeologist. Whether youve loved the book or not, if you give your honest and detailed thoughts then people will find new books that are right for them. She converted to catholicism in 1924 and became a lay dominican. It seems that most find their way here after spending many precious hours, days.
Sigrid undset 20 may 1882 10 june 1949 was a norwegian novelist who was awarded the nobel prize for literature in 1928 undset was born in kalundborg, denmark, but her family moved to norway when she was two years old. She fled norway for the united states in 1940 because of her opposition to nazi germany and the german occupation, but returned after. Discover other books like this, author exclusives, and more. This book choice is part of two longterm reading challenges. If one or more works are by a distinct, homonymous authors, go ahead and split the author.
The cross is the third in the trilogy of historical novels called kristin lavransdatter by sigrid undset. The wild orchid and its second book the burning bush, contain the story of a man attempting to do what seems impossible by fallen worldly standards. She was two years old when her family moved to kristiania, norway. Set in thirteenthcentury norway, a land racked by political turmoil and bloody family vendettas, the axe is the first volume in sigrid undsets epic tetralogy, the. Sigrid undset is a major figure in early twentiethcentury literature.
Sigrid undset books list of books by author sigrid undset. The series is set partly during the civil war era in norway, in which period the bagler faction. The axe by sigrid undset overdrive rakuten overdrive. It is not as fast paced as are most modern novels, but neither is it as slow. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. Slate a penguin classic kristin lavransdatter interweaves political, social, and religious history with the daily aspects of family life to create a colorful, richly detailed tapestry of norway during the fourteenthcentury. Set in thirteenthcentury norway, a land racked by political turmoil and bloody family vendettas, the axeis the first volume in sigrid undsets epic tetralogy, the master of hestviken. Master hestviken for sale antiquarian collectible books. Sigrid undset, norwegian novelist who received the nobel prize for literature in 1928. Book overview set in thirteenthcentury norway, a land racked by political turmoil and bloody family vendettas, the axe is the first volume in sigrid undsets epic tetralogy, the master of hestviken.
Both this influence and her own life story are constantly present in her worksfrom elleve aar 1934. Known for her historical fiction, which won her the nobel prize for literature in 1928, undset based this factual work on primary sources, her own experiences living in italy, and her. Set in thcentury norway, the axe is the first volume in undset s epic tetralogy, the master of hestviken. Hestviken is a fictional mediaeval farm on the east side of the oslo fjord. Set in thcentury norway, the axe is the first volume in undsets epic. The nobel prize in literature 1928 was awarded to sigrid undset principally for her powerful descriptions of northern life during the middle ages.
The unknown sigrid undset, a collection of undsets early existentialist works, including tiina nunnally s new translation of jenny was assembled by tim page for steerforth press and published in 2001. Known for her historical fiction, which won her the nobel prize for literature in 1928, undset based this factual work on primary sources, her own experiences living in italy, and her profound. These wonderful stories tell of worlds similar to our own, worlds with love and hate, sorrow and joy, humor and pathos. Sep 01, 2011 as in undsets other fiction, however, ida elisabeth poignantly illustrates how poor choices affect the course of a persons life and how the suffering endured because of grievous mistakes can become the means by which a love is purified. Sigrid undset undset, sigrid, 18821949 a wikipedia article about this author is available undset, sigrid, 18821949.
The master of hestviken is a tetralogy about medieval norway written by sigrid undset. Jenny and other works by undset, sigrid, and page, tim editor, and nunnally, tiina translator and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Both series are historical fiction set in the middle ages in norway, and were originally written in norwegian by the nobel prizewinning author sigrid undset. Buy the master of hestviken by sigrid undset online at alibris.
Sigrid undset undset, sigrid, 18821949 the online books page. Other readers will always be interested in your opinion of the books youve read. A selection of norwegian folktales chosen by sigrid undset, true and untrue and other norse tales is based on the classic folklore collected by pieter christian asbjornsen and jorgen moe. Sigrid undset 18821949, norwegian novelist, essayist, and catholic convert, was born in denmark, the eldest daughter of a norwegian father and a danish mother. I wonder if any reader of sigrid undset comes to the master of hestviken first. Set in thirteenthcentury norway, a land racked by political turmoil and bloody family vendettas, the axe is the first volume in sigrid undsets epic tetralogy, the master of hestviken. Sigrid undsets first volume of the master of hestviken is a very interesting book to read.
The trilogy, however, is more than a journey into the past. In it we meet olav audunsson and ingunn steinfinnsdatter, who. You are the first person to give me a sense of their content. Sigrid undset project gutenberg selfpublishing ebooks.
Sigrid undset 18821949 was a norwegian novelist who was awarded the nobel prize for literature in 1928. Jenny and other works by undset, sigrid, and page, tim editor, and nunnally, tiina translator and a great selection of related books, art. Sigrid undset s catherine of siena is critically acclaimed as one of the best biographies of this well known, and amazing fourteenthcentury saint. Sigrid undset is currently considered a single author. Sigrid undset sigrid undsets catherine of siena is critically acclaimed as one of the best biographies of this well known, and amazing fourteenthcentury saint. When frithjof becomes involved with another woman, ida elisabeth divorces him. Set in the thirteenthcentury norway, a land racked by political turmoil and bloody family vendettas, the axe is the first volume in sigrid undset s epic tetralogy. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive.
Set in thirteenthcentury norway, a land racked by political turmoil and bloody family vendettas, the axe is the first volume in sigrid undset s epic tetralogy, the master of hestviken. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the axe. Find the master of hestviken by undset, sigrid at biblio. Her father was an archaeologist, and her home life was steeped in legend, folklore, and the history of norway.
The master of hestviken and other works sigrid undset 1934 id36597. See all books authored by sigrid undset, including kransen, and kristin lavransdatter. The single mother moves with her children to a small town. Sigrid undsets other masterpiece the master of hestviken. I, in fact, regard sigrid undset as a female, catholic version of fyodor dostoevsky. In an effort to redeem her reputation, ida elisabeth imprudently marries her teenage sweetheart, frithjof. Even in her historical novels, the nobel prizewinning undset tackled contemporary themes. She was born in kalundborg, denmark, but her family moved to norway when she was two. Scott page images at hathitrust undset, sigrid, 18821949. Wasnt it good when we were young and so busy teaching and in graduate school. This book is the first in the master of hestviken series by undset, which consists of four books. She fled norway for the us in 1940 because of her opposition to. This is a classic, highly praised historical fiction novel by norwegian author and nobel prize winner in literature, sigrid undset.
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