The Bridal Wreath

Kristin Lavransdatter, Vol.1

By Sigrid Undset | Publisher: Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group

About the book

From the Nobel Prize-winning author who \"should be the next Elena Ferrante” (Slate) comes  a stormy romance set in 14th-century Norway. 

The acknowledged masterpiece of the Nobel Prize-winning Norwegian novelist Sigrid Undset, Kristin Lavransdatter has never been out of print in this country since its first publication in 1927. Its story of a woman's life in fourteenth-century Norway has kept its hold on generations of readers, and the heroine, Kristin—beautiful, strong-willed, and passionate—stands with the world's great literary figures.

Volume 1, The Bridal Wreath, describes young Kristin's stormy romance with the dashing Erlend Nikulausson, a young man perhaps overly fond of women, of whom her father strongly disapproves.

Editions of The Bridal Wreath

Paperback
ISBN 9780394752990
EBook
ISBN 9780307789716

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From the Nobel Prize-winning author who \"should be the next Elena Ferrante” (Slate) comes  a stormy romance set in 14th-century Norway. 

The acknowledged masterpiece of the Nobel Prize-winning Norwegian novelist Sigrid Undset, Kristin Lavransdatter has never been out of print in this country since its first publication in 1927. Its story of a woman's life in fourteenth-century Norway has kept its hold on generations of readers, and the heroine, Kristin—beautiful, strong-willed, and passionate—stands with the world's great literary figures.

Volume 1, The Bridal Wreath, describes young Kristin's stormy romance with the dashing Erlend Nikulausson, a young man perhaps overly fond of women, of whom her father strongly disapproves.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Bridal Wreath about?

From the Nobel Prize-winning author who \"should be the next Elena Ferrante” (Slate) comes  a stormy romance set in 14th-century Norway. 

The acknowledged masterpiece of the Nobel Prize-winning Norwegian novelist Sigrid Undset, Kristin Lavransdatter has never been out of print in this country since its first publication in 1927. Its story of a woman's life in fourteenth-century Norway has kept its hold on generations of readers, and the heroine, Kristin—beautiful, strong-willed, and passionate—stands with the world's great literary figures.

Volume 1, The Bridal Wreath, describes young Kristin's stormy romance with the dashing Erlend Nikulausson, a young man perhaps overly fond of women, of whom her father strongly disapproves.

What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in The Bridal Wreath?

Fiction > Historical fiction

Where can I read a sample of The Bridal Wreath?

You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780394752990

Is The Bridal Wreath part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?

Yes it is a part of series The Kristin Lavransdatter Trilogy

Who is/are the Author/s of the book The Bridal Wreath?

Sigrid Undset

Who is the Publisher of the book The Bridal Wreath?

Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group

What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?

The Bridal Wreath is available as paperback(ISBN 9780394752990) and ebook(ISBN 9780307789716)

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