Kristin Lavransdatter III: The Cross (Penguin Classics)
By Sigrid Undset
Published by Penguin Classics
Dimensions: 7.7 x 5.1 x 1.1 inches
ISBN-10: 141182350
ISBN-13: 978-0141182353
Published Date: April 1, 2000
Print Length: 430 pages
Description: “[Sigrid Undset] should be the next Elena Ferrante.” —Slate
A Penguin Classic
Kristin Lavransdatter is a richly detailed and vivid tapestry of Norway during the fourteenth century, blending political, social, and religious history with intimate portrayals of family life. The trilogy delves into the lives of its characters against the backdrop of a tumultuous era, offering readers a profound understanding of medieval society and human nature.
Undset’s own experiences—her deep religious faith, her expertise in Norse sagas and folklore, and her personal journey as a daughter, wife, and mother—inform every page. This translation by Tina Nunnally, an award-winning translator, brings Undset’s original Norwegian to life with its natural dialog and lyrical flow, capturing the essence of Old Norse legends while avoiding the pitfalls of previous translations.
Discover the power of Kristin Lavransdatter III: The Cross and delve into a world where past and present converge in the lives of those who struggle to find their place in history.
