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“You tug and strain like a young horse when it's first tied up at the stake, whenever you are tied by your heartstrings.”

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Book:The Wife
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The Wife

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Sigrid Undset
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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