The Bridal Wreath by Sigrid Undset
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| Author | Undset, Sigrid, 1882-1949 |
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| 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. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 82.7 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| 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 |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 67929 |
| Release Date | Apr 26, 2022 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 229 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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