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Mysteries is a classic of European literature, one of the seminal novels of the twentieth century. It is the story of Johan Nagel, a strange young man who arrives to spend a summer in a small Norwegian coastal town. His presence acts as a catalyst for the hidden impulses, concealed thoughts and darker instincts of the local people. Cursed with the ability to understand the human soul, especially his own, Nagel can foresee, but cannot prevent, his own self-destruction.
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Mysteries, Knut Hamsun
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- Released
- 1992
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- Title
- Mysteries
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Knut Hamsun
- Publisher
- Souvenir Press
- Released
- 1992
- Format
- Paperback
- ISBN10
- 0285647296
- ISBN13
- 9780285647299
- Series
- Tags
- Fiction, Historical Themes, Classics, 19th century, Scandinavian Literature, Nobel prize, Norwegian literature
- First published
- 1892
- Original title
- Mysterier
- Rating
- 3.95 out of 5
- Description
- Mysteries is a classic of European literature, one of the seminal novels of the twentieth century. It is the story of Johan Nagel, a strange young man who arrives to spend a summer in a small Norwegian coastal town. His presence acts as a catalyst for the hidden impulses, concealed thoughts and darker instincts of the local people. Cursed with the ability to understand the human soul, especially his own, Nagel can foresee, but cannot prevent, his own self-destruction.