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The narrative follows an anonymous, introspective wanderer in late 19th-century Oslo, grappling with hunger and existential despair. Throughout his journey, he interacts with various eccentric characters, particularly Ylajali, a young woman who captivates him. Adhering to a personal code of chivalry, he aids the needy while struggling with self-destructive tendencies. Despite achieving some success as a writer, he finds creativity increasingly elusive. The story culminates with his decision to escape the city by joining a ship's crew, reflecting his tumultuous quest for meaning and survival.
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Hunger, George Egerton
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- 2022
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- Title
- Hunger
- Language
- English
- Authors
- George Egerton
- Publisher
- DOUBLE 9 BOOKSLLP
- Released
- 2022
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 172
- ISBN13
- 9789357270106
- 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
- The narrative follows an anonymous, introspective wanderer in late 19th-century Oslo, grappling with hunger and existential despair. Throughout his journey, he interacts with various eccentric characters, particularly Ylajali, a young woman who captivates him. Adhering to a personal code of chivalry, he aids the needy while struggling with self-destructive tendencies. Despite achieving some success as a writer, he finds creativity increasingly elusive. The story culminates with his decision to escape the city by joining a ship's crew, reflecting his tumultuous quest for meaning and survival.