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Kristin Lavransdatter Ii: The Wife (Penguin Classics)
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[Sigrid Undset] Should Be The Next Elena Ferrante. Slatea Penguin Classickristin Lavransdatter Interweaves Political, Social, And Religious History With The Daily Aspects Of Family Life To Create A Colorful, Richly Detailed Tapestry Of Norway During The Fourteenthcentury. The Trilogy, However, Is More Than A Journey Into The Past. Undset'S Own Lifeher Familiarity With Norse Sagas And Folklore And With A Wide Range Of Medieval Literature, Her Experiences As A Daughter, Wife, And Mother, And Her Deep Religious Faithprofoundly Influenced Her Writing. Her Grasp Of The Connections Between Past And Present And Of Human Nature Itself, Combined With The Extraordinary Quality Of Her Writing, Sets Her Works Far Above The Genre Of Historical Novels. This New Translation By Tina Nunnallythe First English Version Since Charles Archer'S Translation In The 1920Scaptures Undset'S Strengths As A Stylist. Nunnally, An Awardwinning Translator, Retains The Natural Dialog And Lyrical Flow Of The Original Norwegian, With Its Echoes Of Old Norse Legends, While Deftly Avoiding The Stilted Language And False Archaisms Of Archer'S Translation. In Addition, She Restores Key Passages Left Out Of That Edition.Undset'S Ability To Present A Meticulously Accurate Historical Portrait Without Sacrificing The Poetry And Narrative Drive Of Masterful Storytelling Was Particularly Significant In Her Homeland. Granted Independence In 1905 After Five Hundred Years Of Foreign Domination, Norway Was Eager To Reclaim Its National History And Culture. Kristin Lavransdatter Became A Touchstone For Undset'S Contemporaries, And Continues To Be Widely Read By Norwegians Today. In The More Than 75 Years Since It Was First Published, It Has Also Become A Favorite Throughout The World.For More Than Seventy Years, Penguin Has Been The Leading Publisher Of Classic Literature In The Englishspeaking World. With More Than 1,700 Titles, Penguin Classics Represents A Global Bookshelf Of The Best Works Throughout History And Across Genres And Disciplines. Readers Trust The Series To Provide Authoritative Texts Enhanced By Introductions And Notes By Distinguished Scholars And Contemporary Authors, As Well As Uptodate Translations By Awardwinning Translators.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of Kristin Lavransdatter II: The Wife? A: The main theme of Kristin Lavransdatter II: The Wife is the exploration of personal and societal struggles in 14th-century Norway, intertwined with political, social, and religious history.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of Kristin Lavransdatter II: The Wife is Sigrid Undset, a Nobel Prize-winning writer known for her deep exploration of human nature and historical context.
- Q: What is unique about this edition of Kristin Lavransdatter II? A: This edition features a new translation by Tina Nunnally, which captures the lyrical flow of the original Norwegian while restoring key passages omitted in earlier translations.
- Q: How many pages does this book have? A: Kristin Lavransdatter II: The Wife has a total of 448 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding, making it lightweight and easy to handle.
- Q: When was this book published? A: Kristin Lavransdatter II: The Wife was published on November 1, 1999.
- Q: Is this book suitable for readers unfamiliar with the first volume? A: While it can be read independently, reading the first volume provides essential context and background to fully appreciate the characters and story.
- Q: What genre does this book belong to? A: The book belongs to the Classics genre, reflecting significant historical and literary importance.
- Q: What are the key features of this book? A: Key features include its rich historical detail, insights into Norwegian culture, and a focus on human emotions and struggles.
- Q: Can this book be a good gift for someone interested in historical fiction? A: Yes, Kristin Lavransdatter II: The Wife is an excellent gift for fans of historical fiction, offering a deep dive into Norway's past through compelling storytelling.