Fru Marta Oulie (1907)

Fru Marta Oulie is a novel written by Norwegian author Sigrid Undset and originally published in 1907. The story is set in late 19th century Christiania (now Oslo) and follows the titular character, Marta Oulie, as she navigates the complexities of marriage, infidelity, and societal expectations.The novel is written in the form of a diary, with Marta documenting her innermost thoughts and feelings as she grapples with her own desires and the expectations placed upon her as a wife and mother. Marta's husband, Gustav, is a successful lawyer and politician, but their marriage is strained by his infidelity and Marta's own feelings of restlessness and dissatisfaction.As Marta struggles to come to terms with her own desires and the consequences of her actions, she must also navigate the judgment and condemnation of those around her, particularly the women in her social circle who view her behavior as scandalous and immoral.Fru Marta Oulie is a powerful exploration of gender roles, societal expectations, and the complexities of human desire. Undset's vivid prose and nuanced characterization make this novel a timeless classic of Norwegian literature.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.