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Word: erlend (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1920-1929
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Kristin, casually seduced by Erlend, so passionately loves him that she brutally jilts her own betrothed, forces Erlend's promised bride to suicide, marries Erlend herself. Then, goaded by the priesthood, her conscience slowly besets her. She carps at Erlend, embitters her seven sons, torments herself, until at last Erlend is killed in a brawl and she herself dies in a nunnery...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Books: Vikings on Land | 2/4/1929 | See Source »

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