Comments on: Thoughts on Kristin Lavransdatter: The Wreath by Sigrid Undset

By: Kristin Lavransdatter, Sigrid Undset, Simone de Beauvoir « Regular Rumination

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 12:09:17 +0000

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By: Lu

Lu — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 04:54:24 +0000

That is an excellent quote to choose! I really think it sums up the whole section well. I am looking forward to reading what everyone thinks of the next sections! I had mixed feelings about this first one, but I have a feeling I will like the work overall.

By: Gavin

Gavin — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 01:49:00 +0000

I agree that a naming chart and family tree would be helpful (I will check out softdrink’s link) and I enjoyed your take on the blurred lines between the old faith and the new. I am fascinated by the spread of the christian faith and the Catholic church’s consolidation of wealth and power. I love the quote you chose!

By: Frances

Frances — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:54:03 +0000

Great thoughts! I especially like your focus on that blurred line of devotion between the newer Catholicism and the pagan beliefs of old. Interesting how the characters always seem to revert to the old ways when times are most challenging as if Christianity is a new car they are just test-driving. Will be curious to see what you make of the other parts of the book as well. Not working out too well for me yet but I have high hopes. And of course am enjoying the reading company.

By: zibilee

zibilee — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 23:16:37 +0000

I have this book in the same edition that you have. I have heard a lot of good things about it, and really want to get a chance to read it soon. My problem seems to be too many books, too little time. I will be interested in hearing what you thought of the other parts of the book, so I will definitely be checking back!

By: Erin Fitzpatrick-Bjorn

Erin Fitzpatrick-Bjorn — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 20:44:04 +0000

I adored this series! I think she got the Nobel Prize in literature for this, didn’t she?

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Kristin Lavransdatter – The Wreath – by Sigrid Undset « Page247 — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 15:25:26 +0000

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By: Kristine

Kristine — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 17:54:57 +0000

So glad to see you post this, had it in the back of my mind since we chatted at the CBS. Now I know to check wikipedia for a linneage chart and to be prepared for some slogging. As a descendant of swedish grandma (mormor) and norwegian grandpa, I’ve certainly tried to read it in the past, but didn’t know @ the other translation. Don’t know if 2009 is my year for this (egads only 2 months left !), but wonder if my bkgrp would be up for it in 2010 ? Only other big classic we’ve done is Anna Karenina, with a similar “read it over the summer, talk about it in the fall” schedule. That worked well, maybe this might too.

By: lena

lena — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 02:47:01 +0000

It is ironic about the naming conventions since they can’t know for sure whose father anyone is. Ragnfrid proves this when she confesses to Lavrans.

I agree about Kristin’s immaturity. It took away from my reading experience quite a bit actually, she had so much potential at the beginning of the book!

I’m hoping that with motherhood and age, she can grow up a little.

By: softdrink

softdrink — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 02:39:42 +0000

Wikipedia has a helpful chart for the characters…

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:KristinLavransdatter_FictionalCharacters.jpg

and for the real people in the book, too…

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:KristinLavransdatter_RealCharacters2.jpg

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