02240cam a22003253u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000310011324500670014426400510021130000470026233600260030933700260033533800360036150000310039750800500042852011690047853400450164765300560169265300460174865300450179470000320183985600430187164409UtSlPG20260610134502.0mcr n260607r2021||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7afi2iso639-1 4aPT1 aUndset, Sigrid,d1882-194910aPyhän Halvardin elämä ja ihmetyöt; Viga-Ljot ja Vigdis 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2021  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2021-01-28  aTuula Temonen, Anna Siren, and Tapio Riikonen  a"Pyhän Halvardin elämä ja ihmetyöt; Viga-Ljot ja Vigdis" by Sigrid Undset is a historical narrative written in the early 20th century. The book explores themes of faith, familial struggle, and personal sacrifice, particularly through the life of Halvard, who grapples with challenges as he becomes the head of his household amidst personal loss and societal expectations, particularly in relation to his ailing mother and upcoming marriage.  The beginning of the story introduces Halvard, the main character, as he engages in a fishing expedition with his servant Graein on a bright May morning. While he prepares fresh fish for his sick mother, the narrative reflects on his aspirations and devotion, revealing the emotional weight he carries following the death of his father and the burdens he faces as the new head of Huseby. The opening also highlights Halvard's character, portraying him as both skilled and compassionate, while hinting at deeper issues related to his family dynamics and the implications of his father's abusive behavior, setting a poignant backdrop for the unfolding drama of his life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aHallvard, Saint, approximately 1020-1043 -- Fiction  aNorway -- History -- 1030-1397 -- Fiction  aIceland -- History -- To 1262 -- Fiction1 aSiegberg, Siiri,d1890-194040uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/64409