The novel follows the tragic romance between the proud Vigdis Gunnarsdatter and the Icelandic Viga-Ljot. The major themes are rape, revenge, social codes, marriage, and children bearing the consequences of their parents' actions. The story is written using the motifs and laconic prose of the Icelandic sagas.[1]-Gunnar's Daughter, Wikipedia.
Rape was an important part of Sigrid Undset’s life and novels. Jesu Cristo.
