Inside the Gate: Sigrid Undset's Life at Bjerkebk

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Inside the Gateoffers readers a rare glimpse into Sigrid Undset's life at her home, Bjerkebk, now a museum and national landmark in Lillehammer, Norway. Drawing on a wealth of historical documents, Nan Bentzen Skille's lively narrative presents an intimate portrait of the Nobel Prize winner's intense emotional life and creative endeavors, with Bjerkebk at the center of it all

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"A refreshing new look at the personal side of Sigrid Undset."Bergens Tidende

"Easy to read, richly illustrated, and at the same time written with great professional expertise."Aftenposten

"A lavish edition in every sense of the word, brimming with materials that have never been seen before."VG

"One of the joys of Inside the Gate is the many photographs and drawings of Undset, her children, the property at Bjerkebk, and various memorabilia. The author reconstructs several key events in Undsets life, such as a childs confirmation party, detailing who likely attended, what they ate, and what Undset was writing about at the time."Scandinavian Hour

Author Bio

Nan Bentzen Skille is a Norwegian author who has written extensively about Sigrid Undset. In 1997, she cofounded the Sigrid Undset Society and assisted the Maihaugen Museum with the restoration of Undsets historic home in Lillehammer, Norway.

Tiina Nunnally is the award-winning translator of Sigrid Undsets novels Kristin Lavransdatter, Jenny, and Marta Oulie (Minnesota, 2014). Her many translations from the Scandinavian languages include Vidar Sundstls Minnesota Trilogy (Minnesota, 201315).