Sigrid Undset
Sigrid Undset (1882–1949) won the Nobel Prize for literature in 1928 for her epic work Kristin Lavransdatter. The Norwegian novelist is admired for her honest portrayals of male–female relationships, especially her descriptions of romantic love and marriage.
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In this compelling drama about fidelity, sorrow and forgiveness, Nobel Prize-winning author Sigrid Undset tells the story of Ida Elisabeth, who marries her teenage sweetheart, Frithjof, in an effort to redeem her reputation. Early in their marriage, she realizes that her charming husband is incapable of supporting the family and… Read more »