Undset, Sigrid
Kristin Lavransdatter (Penguin Classics)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780143039167
- author:
- Undset, Sigrid
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Penguin Books
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2006
- Pages:
- 1168
- Dimensions:
- 21.3 x 13.5 x 5.3 cm
- Genre:
- Classics Fiction
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Kristin Lavransdatter is a sweeping historical epic that explores the life of one passionate and headstrong woman in 14th-century Norway. Set against the richly detailed backdrop of the period, the novel delves into the social conventions, political and religious undercurrents of the time, bringing the day-to-day life of the era to vivid life.
The story follows Kristin from her early devotion to her father, to her defiance of her parents in pursuit of her own desires, and ultimately to her tumultuous life with her husband and the challenges they face as the world around them changes. With its captivating heroine and emotional potency, this novel is a masterful exploration of the human experience.
This Penguin Classics Deluxe Edition features an introduction by Brad Leithauser and includes French flaps and deckle-edged paper, making it a beautiful addition to any bookshelf.
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