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Kristin Lavransdatter (Penguin Classics Deluxe Edition)

By: Sigrid Undset, Tiina Nunnally - editor translator, Brad Leithauser - introduction
Narrated by: Nina Yndis, Stephen Graybill
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"The finest historical novel our 20th century has yet produced; indeed it dwarfs most of the fiction of any kind that Europe has produced in the last twenty years."—Contemporary Movements in European Literature, edited by William Rose and J. Isaacs

"As a novel it must be ranked with the greatest the world knows today."—Montreal Star

"Sigrid Undset's trilogy embodies more of life, seen understandingly and seriously... than any novel since Dostoievsky's Brothers Karamazov. It is also very probably the noblest work of fiction ever to have been inspired by the Catholic art of life."—Commonweal

"No other novelist, past or present, has bodied forth the medieval world with such richness and fullness of indisputable genius.... One of the finest minds in European literature."—New York Herald Tribune

"This trilogy is the first great story founded upon the normal events of a normal woman's existence. It is as great and as rich, as simple and as profound, as such a story should be."—Ruth Suckow in the Des Moines Register

©1997, 1999, 2000 Translation and notes by Tiina Nunnally (P)2023 Penguin Audio Classics Family Life Genre Fiction Historical Fiction Literary Fiction Fiction

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The inroduction contains so many spoilers! It practically brings out all the highlights of the book(s). It should be left to the end or at least there should be a warning beforehand.

major spoilers in introduction :(

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What an exception of a novel this is. I'll do away with all the common 'outstanding', 'terrific work of prose/fiction' etc. The bottom line is that this book is just so gripping. What a story. The characters, the setting. The research that must have gone into 14th century Europe. I love it, and I don't usually like novels. Can't wait to listen to more.

I don't like novels, but...

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Nothing to dislike about this book, the research and commitment by the author has delivered an amazing book. One of the best I have had the pleasure of listening to.

Wonderful book

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Beautiful and flawed characters, harsh and welcoming landscapes in a fourteenth century Norway which resonates with anywhere at any time.

Kristin Lavransdatter

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A stunning novel set in medieval Norway. It leaves you forever changed. Outstanding narration as well.

Great historical novel of all time?

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Wonderful to listen to this great Norwegian classic which I previously knew nothing about. Brilliant characters and characterisation.

An absolute masterpiece beautifully read

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it is all it is said about the book. great history lesson of a time we never knew.

great listen

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Nice long story but a little long winded. Certainly worth bearing with to the end .

The history’s of Norway

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