Kristin Lavransdatter: A Trilogy: The Bridal Wreath, The Mistress of Husaby, The Cross.
by Sigrid Undset
- Used
- near fine
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Near Fine/Missing jacket.
- Seller
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Newport, New Hampshire, United States
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About This Item
A near fine, clean, well-bound classic 3-volume set in one edition, no jacket. Black and gold spine title box; gold front title. Line art decorated title page w/ brick title. Line art diagrams w/ notes at book's end. Set in Medieval Era, Norway. Notes p. 1045-1065; p. 1066, Designer's Note by W.A. Dwiggins. February, 1929, Nobel Prize Edition: 19th printing. Original copyright 1920, 1921, 1922 by H. Aschehoug & Company, Oslo. Borzoi Books English editions published by Alfred A Knopf. Undset's Tetralogy followed: The Master of Hestviken (The Axe, The Snake Pit, In the Wilderness, The Son Avenger. Then: Gunnar's Daughter. Considered her "Modern" novels are 4: Jenny, The Wild Orchid, The Burning Bush, Ida Elisabeth. Also, Undset published her collection of Essays: Stages on the Road. All made available in English by Knopf during the early 20th century. The New York Times reviewer wrote of Sigrid Undset's novels, "Her supreme achievement is in the appealing humanity and fallibility of her characters." Translator for this trilogy was primarily Charles Archer, with J.S. Scott assisting for "The Bridal Wreath".
Synopsis
Kristin Lavransdatter is the common name for a trilogy of historical novels written by Nobel laureate Sigrid Undset. The individual novels are Kransen (The Wreath), first published in 1920, Husfrue (Wife), published in 1921, and Korset (The Cross), published in 1922. Kransen and Husfrue have also been published in English translation under the titles The Bridal Wreath and The Mistress of Husaby.
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- Bookseller
- Hedgehog's Whimsey Books
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- HW05kristin3undset
- Title
- Kristin Lavransdatter
- Author
- Sigrid Undset
- Illustrator
- No artist credit, few illustrations.
- Format/Binding
- Emerald green cloth over boards.
- Book Condition
- Used - Near Fine
- Jacket Condition
- Missing jacket.
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- 3 titles in one volume copyrights 1926, 1929,1930.
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Alfred A Knopf
- Place of Publication
- New York.
- Date Published
- 1939
- Pages
- 1066
- Size
- 19 cm.
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
- Keywords
- Norwegian Medieval Era Trilogy (English translation);
- Bookseller catalogs
- Fiction;
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Hedgehog's Whimsey Books
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About Hedgehog's Whimsey Books
Hedgehog's Whimsey Books was born in a random moment when I decided to become a used books seller. Beginning in 2001, I apprenticed myself with a longtime pro in the next town, hoping to learn her secrets. She encouraged my free help but was wary of sharing all those secrets. Nonetheless, she turned me loose when she felt I would not embarrass her; she was impressed, finding I actually knew something about books and authors and styles. I am still learning, and I am having a good time with the random avalanches of books to be recycled into good homes, one by one. Inventory has mounted: my mother downsized her 7,000-plus library, and we (my Geezer and I) went to library book sales, yard emporiums on weekends, estate dispersals, and added the books my kids left behind, wanting to stock their own shelves anew. Some folks simply tooled down our dirt road and left boxes on our porch. Myself? Well, I am also a photographer, journalist, curious stuff collector, avid reader, writer, editor, small-time publisher, and online pontificator. At Hedgehog Enterprises, I do "Words & Pictures by & for Folks with Prickly Backs, Soft Bellies, & Small Brains", established in 1991. Since I have the smallest brain (by unpopular vote), I am the Head Hedgehog. Do I specialize in particular genres? I thought I did, but my barn has lots of Geezer-built shelves, and we have many interests, so topics vary, as do book conditions and editions. I try to describe such, and sometimes have too much fun as I poke along. There is no charge for the therapy of browsing, folks, so find my sites and stay awhile. If a purchase results, know that the tax collector in Newport, New Hampshire, may get a pleasant surprise. Or, I may buy a few more apple cider donuts or sweet potatoes. No pressure. Hedgehogs do have yearnings. If you should visit by chance or by appointment, enjoy our old New Hampshire farmhouse location alongside the Sugar River and its companion recreation Rail Trail, nearby two historic railroad covered bridges just off Chandlers Mill Road. Feel welcome. -- Lucy G Wells, proprietor.
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