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“I was sent to a school because my father was already aware that his days were numbered, and he was anxious for me to acquire a good education and follow in his footsteps.”

Quote by Sigrid Undset

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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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