| Author |
Undset, Sigrid, 1882-1949 |
| Translator |
Siegberg, Siiri, 1890-1940 |
| Title |
Kristiina Lauritsantytär 3 (of 3): Risti
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 37.8 (College-level). Difficult to read.
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| Note |
Translation of Kristin Lavransdatter: Korset
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| Credits |
Tuula Temonen and Tapio Riikonen
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| Summary |
"Kristiina Lauritsantytär III: Risti" by Sigrid Undset is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. This work continues the saga of Kristiina Lauritsantytär, exploring her life within a richly depicted rural society steeped in tradition and familial duties. The narrative focuses on Kristiina's challenges as she balances her roles as a mother, wife, and individual, set against the backdrop of early 14th century Scandinavian life. The opening of the novel introduces us to Kristiina and her husband Erlend as they navigate the complexities of their lives in Jørundgaard. Kristiina contemplates her intention to spend the summer at a mountain lodge, a decision that clashes with local customs and underscores her struggle against societal expectations. As she interacts with both her family and domestic workers, the text highlights her aspirations for her children and her growing discontent with Erlend's lack of engagement in household affairs. Throughout this initial section, Undset effectively sets the stage for a tale of personal conflict and the quest for identity amidst the forces of tradition and familial obligation. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
Finnish |
| LoC Class |
PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
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| Subject |
Historical fiction
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| Subject |
Norway -- Social life and customs -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Women -- Norway -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
63594 |
| Release Date |
Nov 7, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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