“The reason why I hated school so intensely [was that] it interfered with my freedom.”
Quote by Sigrid Undset
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Sigrid Undset
Sigrid Undset was a Norwegian novelist renowned for her historical novels set in medieval Norway. She is most celebrated for her 'Kristin Lavransdatter' trilogy, which earned her the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1928. Her works often delve into themes of morality, faith, and social justice. more
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