The Master of Hestviken

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The Master of Hestviken is a historical novel cycle by Norwegian author Sigrid Undset that portrays medieval Norwegian life through the tragic story of a deeply religious but tormented man.

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instanceOf historical novel
literary work
novel cycle
adaptationStatus primarily known as a literary work
author Sigrid Undset
authorNationality Norwegian
authorReligion Roman Catholicism
characterTypeOfProtagonist deeply religious man
tormented man
countryOfOrigin Norway
form tetralogy
genre Christian novel
historical fiction
hasPart In the Wilderness
The Axe
The Snake Pit
The Son Avenger
influencedBy Catholic theology
literaryMovement Catholic literature
literaryStyle psychological depth
realism
mainCharacter Olav Audunssøn
narrativeFocus marriage and family life
personal guilt
religious conflict
notableFor detailed depiction of medieval Norwegian life
intense exploration of moral responsibility
originalLanguage Norwegian
portrays Norwegian rural aristocracy
medieval Norwegian society
protagonistReligion Christianity
publicationCentury 20th century
relatedWorkByAuthor Lavransdatter
surface form: Kristin Lavransdatter
settingPeriod Middle Ages
settingPlace Norway
theme Christian faith
conscience
sin and redemption
tragedy
tone tragic
workType saga-like narrative

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Sigrid Undset notableWork The Master of Hestviken