Books published by Read & Co. Classics

Sigrid Undset (1882ΓÇô1949) was a Norwegian writer who won the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1928. Her most famous work is the trilogy ΓÇ£Kristin LavransdatterΓÇ¥ about life in Norway during the middle ages. First published in 1922, ΓÇ£ The Mistress of HusabyΓÇ¥ is the second novel in the trilogy and continues the story of strong-willed heroine Kristin as she attempts to rebuild her life in the wake of the Black Death. This fantastic novel is highly recommended for those with an interest in medieval Scandinavia and constitutes a must-read for fans of UndsetΓÇÖs wonderful work. Read & Co. Books is republishing this classic novel now complete with an excerpt from ''Six Scandinavian Novelists'' by Alrik Gustafrom.

From the Nobel Prize winning author of Norway's beloved Kristin Lavransdatter trilogy, Jenny is a classic romance novel that chronicles the haunting story of a young, aspiring painter as she makes her way through life.Jenny Winge is a talented young Norwegian woman who dreams of professionalising her passion for painting. After moving to Rome to pursue her artistic goals, Jenny's newfound freedom and friends, quickly slip from her grasp as she falls in love with a questionable character. In her desperation to experience a real connection, she betrays her own aspirations of becoming a professional artist. Will her newfound romance bring her the happiness that she desperately seeks?First published in 1911, Jenny is a heartbreakingly realistic novel. Exploring themes of love, ambition and morals, Segrid Undset's literary breakthrough continues to be as compelling and reflective of modern life as it was in the early 20th century.Read & Co. Books has republished Jenny in a beautiful new edition, which features an excerpt from Six Scandinavian Novelists by Alrik Gustafrom. This volume would be the perfect gift for fans of the Kristin Lavransdatter trilogy and collectors of Sigrid Undset's work.

"Orphan Angel" is a novel by Elinor Wylie. Wylie was an great admirer of the British Romantic poets, particularly Shelley. In "Orphan Angel", she imagines an alternate death for Shelley who, in her version of events, is rescued at sea by an American ship and taken to America to reflect on the American scene. Highly recommended for those with an interest in Romantic poetry and Wylie's accomplished work. Elinor Morton Wylie (1885-1928) was an American novelist, poet, and poetry editor of "Vanity Fair" magazine between 1923 and 1925. Her life was one of scandal, and she gained notoriety for her numerous marriages and affairs. This classic work is being republished now in a new edition complete with an essay by Martha Elizabeth Johnson.