Description
In the wake of the Black Death and the devastating losses that follow, Kristin Lavransdatter must rebuild her life amid a Norway reshaped by grief, upheaval, and moral uncertainty. As she confronts love, duty, and the long shadow of faith, her strength is tested not only by what she has lost, but by what she chooses to become. Blending intimate psychological insight with sweeping historical detail, this installment explores themes of resilience, repentance, and the search for meaning in a world where suffering is both personal and communal. Celebrated for its vivid realism and uncompromising emotional honesty, Sigrid Undset’s masterful storytelling turns history into a deeply human drama—one that continues to resonate with readers across generations.
Available Editions
paperback
Vintage
Published Apr 20, 2011
418 pages
ISBN: 9780307789709
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Details
First Published
1927
Language
nor
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for The Cross by Sigrid Undset.