Jenny

"Jenny" tells the story of Jenny Winge, a gifted Norwegian painter living an independent life in Rome. After engaging in an affair that leads to an unwed pregnancy, she decides to raise her child alone, navigating the complexities of femininity, fulfillment, and mental struggles. Written by Sigrid Undset with raw honesty, this 1911 novel challenges societal norms and offers a timeless portrayal of a woman's quest for autonomy in an often unsympathetic world. As Undset's debut major work, "Jenny" marks her emergence as a profound realist and remains relevant to contemporary readers.