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Set in early 20th-century Norway, the narrative follows a struggling writer grappling with poverty and existential despair. Through vivid and introspective prose, the protagonist's mental state deteriorates as he faces hunger and isolation in a bustling city. Themes of alienation, artistic ambition, and the human condition are explored, highlighting the tension between societal expectations and personal desires. This groundbreaking work is known for its psychological depth and has influenced countless literary figures.
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Hunger, Knut Hamsun
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- Released
- 2016
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- Title
- Hunger
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Knut Hamsun
- Publisher
- Yvette Benavidez Garcia
- Released
- 2016
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 180
- ISBN13
- 9780692732212
- Series
- Tags
- Fiction, Historical Themes, Philosophical Topics, Classics, School, Gifts for grandpa, 19th century, Adapted for Film, Scandinavian Literature, Hope, Writers, Nobel prize, Poverty, Journalists, Norway, Perpetrator, Norwegian literature, Starvation, Madness, Oslo
- First published
- 1890
- Original title
- Sult
- Rating
- 3.95 out of 5
- Description
- Set in early 20th-century Norway, the narrative follows a struggling writer grappling with poverty and existential despair. Through vivid and introspective prose, the protagonist's mental state deteriorates as he faces hunger and isolation in a bustling city. Themes of alienation, artistic ambition, and the human condition are explored, highlighting the tension between societal expectations and personal desires. This groundbreaking work is known for its psychological depth and has influenced countless literary figures.