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The Axe: The Master of Hestviken, Vol. 1,Used
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Set in thirteenthcentury Norway, a land racked by political turmoil and bloody family vendettas, The Axe is the first volume in Sigrid Undset's epic tetralogy, The Master of Hestviken. In it we meet Olav Audunsson and Ingunn Steinfinnsdatter, who were betrothed as children and raised as brother and sister. Now, in the heedlessness of youth, they become lovers, unaware that their ardor will forge the first link in a chain of murder, exile, and disgrace.Soaringly romantic and psychologically nuanced, Undset's novel is also a meticulous recreation of a world split between pagan codes of retribution and the rigors of Christian pietya world where law is a fragile new invention and manslaughter is so common that it's punishable by fine.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'The Axe: The Master of Hestviken, Vol. 1'? A: The main theme of 'The Axe' revolves around love, betrayal, and the conflict between pagan traditions and Christian values in thirteenth-century Norway.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The book is authored by Sigrid Undset, a Nobel Prize-winning author known for her historical novels.
- Q: What is the setting of the novel? A: The novel is set in thirteenth-century Norway, during a time of political turmoil and family feuds.
- Q: Is this book part of a series? A: Yes, 'The Axe' is the first volume in Sigrid Undset's tetralogy, 'The Master of Hestviken'.
- Q: What is the condition of the book being sold? A: The item condition is listed as 'Acceptable', indicating it may show signs of wear.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains a total of 304 pages.
- Q: When was 'The Axe' published? A: 'The Axe' was published on November 29, 1994.
- Q: What type of binding does the book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Who are the main characters in the story? A: The main characters are Olav Audunsson and Ingunn Steinfinnsdatter, who are childhood betrothed and later become lovers.
- Q: What can readers expect in terms of writing style? A: Readers can expect a writing style that is both soaringly romantic and psychologically nuanced, with a detailed re-creation of historical context.