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Gunnar'S Daughter (Penguin Twentieth Century Classics)
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The First Historical Novel By The Nobel Prizewinning Author Of Kristin Lavransdattera Penguin Classicmore Than A Decade Before Writing Kristin Lavransdatter, The Trilogy About Fourteenthcentury Norway That Won Her The Nobel Prize, Sigrid Undset Published Gunnars Daughter, A Brief, Swiftly Moving Tale About A More Violent Period Of Her Countrys History, The Saga Age. Set In Norway And Iceland At The Beginning Of The Eleventh Century, Gunnar'S Daughter Is The Story Of The Beautiful, Spoiled Vigdis Gunnarsdatter, Who Is Raped By The Man She Had Wanted To Love. A Woman Of Courage And Intelligence, Vigdis Is Toughened By Adversity. Alone She Raises The Child Conceived In Violence, Repeatedly Defending Her Autonomy In A World Governed By Men. Alone She Rebuilds Her Life And Restores Her Family'S Honoruntil An Unremitting Social Code Propels Her To Take The Action That Again Destroys Her Happiness.First Published In 1909, Gunnar'S Daughter Was In Part A Response To The Rise Of Nationalism And Norway'S Search For A National Identity In Its Viking Past. But Unlike Most Of The Vikinginspired Art Of Its Period, Gunnar'S Daughter Is Not A Historical Romance. It Is A Skillful Conversation Between Two Historical Moments About Questions As Troublesome In Undset'S Own Timeand In Oursas They Were In The Saga Age: Rape And Revenge, Civil And Domestic Violence, Troubled Marriages, And Children Made Victims Of Their Parents' Problems.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of Gunnar's Daughter? A: The main theme of Gunnar's Daughter revolves around the struggles of a woman, Vigdis, as she navigates issues of autonomy, violence, and societal expectations in a male-dominated world.
- Q: Who is the author of Gunnar's Daughter? A: Gunnar's Daughter is authored by Sigrid Undset, a Nobel Prize-winning writer known for her historical novels, particularly Kristin Lavransdatter.
- Q: When was Gunnar's Daughter first published? A: Gunnar's Daughter was first published in 1909.
- Q: What is the setting of Gunnar's Daughter? A: The novel is set in Norway and Iceland during the early eleventh century, during the Saga Age.
- Q: Is Gunnar's Daughter a historical romance? A: No, Gunnar's Daughter is not a historical romance; it presents a nuanced exploration of serious themes such as rape and revenge, rather than focusing on romantic elements.
- Q: What are the key features of the paperback edition? A: The paperback edition of Gunnar's Daughter includes 161 pages and features an illustrated format.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The book is in new condition.
- Q: Is there an illustrated edition of Gunnar's Daughter? A: Yes, the edition available is illustrated, enhancing the reading experience.
- Q: What are the main character's struggles in the novel? A: Vigdis struggles with the aftermath of violence, societal expectations, and her quest for autonomy while raising her child and restoring her family's honor.
- Q: What age group is suitable for reading Gunnar's Daughter? A: Gunnar's Daughter is suitable for mature readers due to its themes of violence and societal issues, making it appropriate for young adults and older.