Book Details
Format
Paperback
Pages
217
Language
English
Published
Jun 1, 1989
Publisher
Ampersand Association
ISBN-10
0943119065
ISBN-13
9780943119069
Description
Gunnar's Daughter is a short novel written by Nobel laureate Sigrid Undset (1882-1949), published in 1909. This was Undset's first historical novel, set in the 10th and 11th centuries in Norway and Iceland. The novel follows the tragic romance between the proud Vigdis Gunnarsdatter and the Icelandic Viga-Ljot. The major themes are rape, revenge, social codes, marriage, and children bearing the consequences of their parents' acts.
Genres
Romance
Thriller & Suspense
Children’s
Action & Adventure
History
Art & Photography