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ⓘ About Sigrid Undset
Sigrid Undset was a historical fiction author from Norway that was best known as the author of the “Kristin Lavransdatter” series of novels. She was born to internationally renowned archeologist Ingvald Undset who specialized in Iron Age Europe and minored in European pre-history and Norse. Given his work, he traveled extensively researching and conducting archeological research across the continent. Sigrid’s mother Charlotte Undset was also involved in her husband’s work as she was well versed in European and Norse culture and could speak fluent French and German. Undset was born in the small town of Kalundborg in 1882 and was the eldest of three siblings. She moved with her family to Norway when she was a two year old as her father could no longer live in Denmark due to illness.
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The Unknown Sigrid Undset: Jenny and Other Works
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? Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Sigrid Undset?
Sigrid Undset was a historical fiction author from Norway that was best known as the author of the “Kristin Lavransdatter” series of novels. She was born to internationally renowned archeologist Ingvald Undset who specialized in Iron Age Europe and minored in European pre-history and Norse. Given his work, he traveled extensively researching and conducting archeological research across the continent.
Which Sigrid Undset series should I start with?
The best place to start is the Kristin Lavransdatter series, the earliest of Sigrid Undset's multi-book series: it opens with The Bridal Wreath / The Wreath (1920) and runs to 3 books across 1920–1922, ending with The Cross (1922). Sigrid Undset's other series stand alone, so they can be read in any order.
How many books has Sigrid Undset written?
Sigrid Undset has 25 books catalogued in this guide, published between 1907 and 2023. 11 of them belong to 3 named series — the largest being the Master of Hestviken series with 4 books — and 14 are standalone titles, collections or anthologies.
In what order should Sigrid Undset's series be read?
Read each series in publication order — the numbered entries in each series follow the year each book first appeared. Sigrid Undset's series do not depend on one another, so they can be started in any order; by start date they are Kristin Lavransdatter (1920–1922, 3 books), Master of Hestviken (1925–1929, 4 books) and Olav Audunssøn (2020–2023, 4 books).
How are Sigrid Undset's books organised into series?
This guide splits Sigrid Undset's 25 books into 3 named series and 14 titles that stand alone or appear only in collections: Master of Hestviken (4 books, 1925–1929); Olav Audunssøn (4 books, 2020–2023); Kristin Lavransdatter (3 books, 1920–1922).