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Ida Elisabeth starter en ny tilværelse for seg selv og barna etter at ektemannen har vært utro. En ny mann dukker opp, og hun ser for seg en framtid med en mann hun kan respektere. Men er det virkelig mulig å befri seg fra sitt første ekteskap og begynne på nytt?

Boka er en fortsettelse av Gymnadenia. Vi er kommet fram til den første verdenskrig, men for Paul Selmer overskygges krigen av det daglige og undervisninga i den katolske tro. Hans første kjærlighet Lucy dukker opp igjen, og hans eget ekteskap er ulykkelig.

Paul Selmer føler en sterk dragning mot katolisismen, men han har ennå ikke tatt skrittet fullt ut, og for hans kone er denne kirken en lukket verden. Fortellinga fortsetter i Den brennende busk.

Det er kveld i Roma i begynnelsen av det 20. århundre da to unge mennesker møtes på gaten: forskeren Helge Gram og billedkunstneren Jenny Winge. De innleder et forhold, og da de møtes igjen i Kristiania, blir Jenny presentert for Helges familie. Helges foreldre lever i et uhyggelig ekteskap som tydelig har preget hans oppvekst. Det blir også en stor belastning i forholdet mellom Helge og Jenny, og de går fra hverandre. Jenny oppdager imidlertid at hun har mye til felles med Helges far. Dermed forlater Gert Gram sin kone.

Hovedpersonen i boka har et godt liv med en elsket mann og en stor barneflokk helt til mannen plutselig blir borte og hennes liv forandres totalt. Flere skjebner veves inn i hverandre, men sentralt står heile tida Madame Dorthea selv.

It is Norway in the thirteenth century, a land rent by unremitting warfare and feebly lit by Christianity. Olav Audunsson was once an outlaw; now he is a man of wealth and stature. But he is haunted by the memory of crimes for which there is no easy atonement and by losses that may never be redeemed.

From Nobel Prize winning author Sigrid Undset, The Garland is a captivating coming-of-age story set to the vivid backdrop of 14th-century Norway. This classic romance novel is the first installment in the much-loved Kristin Lavransdatter trilogy.Kristin Lavransdatter is the headstrong daughter of a noble Norwegian family who does her best to rebel against them at every opportunity. When she is sent to be straightened out at a nunnery, Kristin's life alters forever, much to the horror of her father. Despite being betrothed to another, Kristin finds herself falling into the tangled web of an excommunicated member of the Catholic church.Sigrid Undset weaves themes of corruption, religion, sin and forbidden love through a beautiful presentation of life in 14th century Norway. This historical fiction novel depicts a young girl's struggle with faith and family obligation in a story that is still as relevant to modern-day life as it was when it was first published in 1920.Republished by Read & Co. Books, The Garland is now in a new edition featuring an excerpt from Six Scandinavian Novelists by Alrik Gustafrom. This volume is a highly recommended read for fans of historical fiction and collectors of Sigrid Undset's work.

Kransen skildrer Kristins oppvekst. Hun ble som barn trolovet med sønnen på nabogården, men trasser seg til ekteskap med Erlend som hun venter barn med. Dette fører til konflikt med både familie, slekt og kirke. I Husfrue er Kristin blitt mor og husfrue, men livet med Erlend blir ikke slik hun hadde ventet. Vi følger henne gjennom det vanskelige samlivet og på den tunge botsgangen til Nidaros. Korset handler om Kristin som gammel og sliten blir tatt opp som leksøster i et kloster. Endelig får hun fred med seg selv og med Gud.

"Kristin Lavransdatter" er en historisk romansyklus av Sigrid Undset (1882-1949) som består av "Kransen" (1920), "Husfrue" (1921), og "Korset" (1922)."Husfrue" omhandler Kristin som mor og husfrue på gården Husaby i Skaun. Kjærligheten til Erlend er ikke like sterk, og livet med Erlend har ikke blitt slik hun hadde ventet. Kristin tar på seg ansvaret for gården og ansvaret for barna; Erlend er lettsindig og bekymringsløs og krenker henne ved flere anledninger. Kristin tilgir, men klarer ikke å glemme.Kristin sliter også med skyldfølelse overfor foreldrene, særlig faren, men også overfor Gud. Med sin førstefødte, Nåkkve, legger Kristin ut på den tunge botsgangen over Dovre til Olav den hellige i Nidarosdomen, for å få forlatelse for sine synder. Hun går barføtt til Olavs grav for å legge ned krans der, i håp om at han vil tale hennes sak overfor Gud."Husfrue I" inneholder "Syndens frukt" kap. 1-6 og "Husaby" kap. 1-3.

Kransen er første bind i trilogien om Kristin Lavransdatter. Kransen skildrer Kristins oppvekst og ungdom og hennes nære forhold til faren, storbonden Lavrans. Som barn ble hun trolovet med sønnen på nabogården, men hun trasser seg til ekteskap med adelsmannen Erlend. Da bærer hun allerede hans barn. De trosser både foreldre og ættesamfunnets strenge skikker før de til slutt får velsignelse fra Lavrans til å gifte seg. Fortellingen fortsetter i Husfrue og Korset.

Sigrid Undset (1882ΓÇô1949) was a Norwegian writer who won the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1928. Her most famous work is the trilogy ΓÇ£Kristin LavransdatterΓÇ¥ about life in Norway during the middle ages. First published in 1922, ΓÇ£ The Mistress of HusabyΓÇ¥ is the second novel in the trilogy and continues the story of strong-willed heroine Kristin as she attempts to rebuild her life in the wake of the Black Death. This fantastic novel is highly recommended for those with an interest in medieval Scandinavia and constitutes a must-read for fans of UndsetΓÇÖs wonderful work. Read & Co. Books is republishing this classic novel now complete with an excerpt from ''Six Scandinavian Novelists'' by Alrik Gustafrom.

Immerse yourself in the tumultuous story of head-strong Kristin as she battles through life in medieval Norway. From the beloved Norwegian author Sigrid Undset, this richly detailed trilogy features all three books in the Kristin Lavransdatter series.Set in 14th-century Norway, Kristin is rebellious and determined to live by her own rules, often disobeying her parents and ignoring others' warnings. From forbidden love to balancing motherhood with inner conflict, this trilogy follows Kristin from birth to death in The Garland, The Mistress of Husaby and The Cross.Within this work, Sigrid Undset beautifully captures the political and religious undertones of Norwegian society at the time, writing in the lyrical style often found in 20th century modernist work. Themes of conflict, politics, sin and redemption are intricately woven into this historical fiction trilogy that led to Undset being awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1928.Bringing three classics to life in an exciting trilogy edition, Read & Co. Books has republished Kristin Lavransdatter complete with an excerpt from Six Scandinavian Novelists by Alrik Gustafrom. This volume is a must-read for those with an interest in medieval Scandinavia.

From the Nobel Prize winning author of Norway's beloved Kristin Lavransdatter trilogy, Jenny is a classic romance novel that chronicles the haunting story of a young, aspiring painter as she makes her way through life.Jenny Winge is a talented young Norwegian woman who dreams of professionalising her passion for painting. After moving to Rome to pursue her artistic goals, Jenny's newfound freedom and friends, quickly slip from her grasp as she falls in love with a questionable character. In her desperation to experience a real connection, she betrays her own aspirations of becoming a professional artist. Will her newfound romance bring her the happiness that she desperately seeks?First published in 1911, Jenny is a heartbreakingly realistic novel. Exploring themes of love, ambition and morals, Segrid Undset's literary breakthrough continues to be as compelling and reflective of modern life as it was in the early 20th century.Read & Co. Books has republished Jenny in a beautiful new edition, which features an excerpt from Six Scandinavian Novelists by Alrik Gustafrom. This volume would be the perfect gift for fans of the Kristin Lavransdatter trilogy and collectors of Sigrid Undset's work.

Den unge Kristin rammes af tilværelsens mørke kræfter da hendes søster bliver krøbling efter en ulykke, og hun bliver selv udsat for et voldtægtsforsøg. Hun overtaler sin far, Lavrans, og sin forlovede Simon til at sende hende i kloster for et år. Men gudfrygtigheden får modstand da Kristin møder ridderen Erlend Nikolaussøn, som er berygtet for sine erobringer. De trodser samfundets strenge skikke og lover hinanden evig troskab.

Sigrid Undset kommer her med et indspark i kvindedebatten lige efter første verdenskrig. Verden havde netop gennemlevet en katastrofe da denne bog udkom.

From A to Z, the Penguin Drop Caps series collects 26 unique hardcovers-featuring cover art by Jessica Hische It all begins with a letter. Fall in love with Penguin Drop Caps, a new series of twenty-six collectible and hardcover editions, each with a type cover showcasing a gorgeously illustrated letter of the alphabet. In a design collaboration between Jessica Hische and Penguin Art Director Paul Buckley, the series features unique cover art by Hische, a superstar in the world of type design and illustration, whose work has appeared everywhere from Tiffany & Co. to Wes Anderson's recent film Moonrise Kingdom to Penguin's own bestsellers Committed and Rules of Civility. With exclusive designs that have never before appeared on Hische's hugely popular Daily Drop Cap blog, the Penguin Drop Caps series launches with six perennial favorites to give as elegant gifts, or to showcase on your own shelves. U is for Undset. Set in fourteenth-century Norway, The Wreath, the first volume of Undset's medieval trilogy begins the life story of Kristin Lavransdatter. Starting with Kristin's childhood and continuing through her romance with Erlend Nikulaussøn, a dangerously charming and impetuous man, Undset re-creates the historical backdrop in vivid detail, immersing readers in the day-to-day life, social conventions, and political undercurrents of the period. But the story she tells is a modern one, brought to life with clarity and lyrical beauty in this remarkable translation by Tiina Nunnally. Defying her parents and stubbornly pursuing her own happiness, Kristin emerges as a woman who loves with power and passion.

Happy Times in Norway is a moving and delicately humorous picture of Undset's own blissful home life before her nation fell to the Nazi occupation. Captured here is the excitement of a Norwegian Christmas and summer in the idyllic mountains, as well as the chaotic adventure of raising two energetic boys.