Sigrid Undset books in order
Norwegian writer
- Lived
- 1882–1949
- Country
- Norway
- Books
- 28
Sigrid Undset published 20 novels, 2 novellas, 1 short story collection, 3 non-fiction books, 1 children's book and 1 other book, beginning with Marta Oulie (1907). The best-known is The Cross (1922).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Sigrid Undset
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The Cross
Sigrid Undset's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
Gunnar's Daughter (1909)
Jenny (1911)
Vaaren (1914)
The Bridal Wreath (1920)
Kristin Lavransdatter (1921)
The Cross (1922)
The Master of Hestviken (1925)
THE AXE (1928)
In the Wilderness (1929)
The Snake Pit (Olav Audunson I Hestviken) (1929)
The Burning Bush (1930)
The Son Avenger (1930)
Ida Elisabeth (1932)
The Longest Years (1935)
Den Trofaste Hustru (1936)
Images in a Mirror (1938)
Men, Women, and Places (1938)
Madame Dorthea (1939)
True and Untrue, and Other Norse Tales (1945)
Catherine of Siena (1951)
Novellas in order
Marta Oulie (1907)
Sigurd and His Brave Companions (1943)
Short story collections in order
Four Stories (1959)
Non-fiction in order
Saga of Saints (1934)
Stages on the Road (1934)
Return to the Future (1942)
Children's books in order
Happy Times in Norway (1942)
Other books in order
The Wild Orchid (1931)
About Sigrid Undset
Sigrid Undset was a Danish-born Norwegian novelist. She was awarded the 1928 Nobel Prize in Literature.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Sigrid Undset FAQ
- How many books has Sigrid Undset written?
- Sigrid Undset published 20 novels, 2 novellas, 1 short story collection, 3 non-fiction books, 1 children's book and 1 other book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Sigrid Undset's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Cross.
- What is Sigrid Undset's last book?
- Catherine of Siena (1951).
- What is Sigrid Undset's most famous book?
- The Cross (1922) is Sigrid Undset's most widely read book.
- Can I read Sigrid Undset's books for free?
- Yes. 2 books by Sigrid Undset are in the public domain in the US and free to read online or download here.
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers, free texts from Project Gutenberg. Last updated September 2026.