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For this work undset was awarded the nobel prize for literature in 1928. Kristin lavransdatter catholic education resource center. The individual novels are kransen the wreath, first published in 1920, husfrue the wife, published in 1921, and korset the cross, published in 1922. I am surprised to have liked it as much as i did, because there is no reason this. The trilogy, however, is more than a journey into the past. Sigrid undset, who won the nobel prize for literature in 1928, set her novels in many different ages, and their concern was to examine womens loyalties within the framework of their role in society. Set in fourteenthcentury norway, the wreath begins the life story of kristin lavransdatter. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no. Undset again metaphorically presents the burden from which love and free. The trilogy is set in medieval norway and consists of kransen 1920.
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