Sigrid Undset
2 series 9 books in order 2 standalone books
1 award & honors · incl. Nobel Prize in Literature
Sigrid Undset (1882-1949) was a Danish-born Norwegian novelist. She was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1928. She is the author of the Kristin Lavransdatter series, comprising The Wreath, The Wife, and The Cross.
- Born
- 1882
- Known for
- Kristin Lavransdatter, Master of Hestviken
Series by Sigrid Undset
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Buy on AmazonThe Wreath (The Bridal Wreath)
1920 · Sigrid Undset
The Wreath (The Bridal Wreath) is the third volume in Sigrid Undset's Kristin Lavransdatter trilogy, portraying the life of Kristin as she navigates…
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Buy on AmazonThe Wife (The Mistress of Husaby)
1921 · Sigrid Undset
The Wife (The Mistress of Husaby) is a 1921 book by Sigrid Undset. It is book 2 of the series Kristin Lavransdatter.
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Buy on Amazon1922 · Sigrid Undset
Part of the historical epic Kristin Lavransdatter, set in fourteenth-century Norway, this volume follows Kristin from her devotion to her father…
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Buy on Amazon1928 · Sigrid Undset
Set in thirteenth-century Norway, a land racked by political turmoil and bloody family vendettas, The Axe is the first volume in Sigrid Undset's epic…
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Buy on Amazon1929 · Sigrid Undset
Set in medieval Norway, The Snake Pit follows Olav and Ingunn, who, though raised as brother sister, have become lovers in a world caught between the…
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Buy on Amazon1929 · Sigrid Undset
It is Norway in the thirteenth century, a land rent by unremitting warfare and feebly lit by Christianity. Olav Audunsson was once an outlaw; now he…
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Buy on Amazon1930 · Sigrid Undset
Powerfully written and filled with magnificent vignettes of the daily life of a medieval estate, The Son Avenger suggests a Greek tragedy whose…
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Standalone books
Frequently asked questions
How many books has Sigrid Undset written?
We list 9 books by Sigrid Undset across 2 series, published between 1920–1933 — each shown in full reading order.
What order should I read Sigrid Undset's books?
Read each series in publication order. A good place to start is “The Wreath (The Bridal Wreath).” Open any series above for its complete numbered reading order.
Where can I buy Sigrid Undset's books?
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Awards & honors
Kristin Lavransdatter
- Nobel Prize in Literature
Honors as recorded by the publisher for Sigrid Undset’s books. Wording is the awarding body’s own — a nomination is listed as a nomination, never as a win.
Reading order compiled from author/publisher guidance and verified bibliographic data. Spotted a wrong order, a missing book, or any other mistake? and we'll correct it.
Some summaries adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.