Hunger (Warbler Classics Annotated Edition) - Hamsun, Knut
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Hunger is Knut Hamsun's breakthrough novel about a young writer's efforts to practice his craft while battling extreme poverty and loneliness. The novel, written from the perspective of a struggling writer living in the city of Christiania, near Oslo, Norway, established Hamsun's reputation as one of the most important writers of the twentieth century. Today, this pivotal and provocative work is acknowledged as a feat of powerful originality and a premier example of the psychological novel. Hamsun's stream-of-consciousness technique and use of interior monologue influenced writers such as…mehr

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Produktbeschreibung
Hunger is Knut Hamsun's breakthrough novel about a young writer's efforts to practice his craft while battling extreme poverty and loneliness. The novel, written from the perspective of a struggling writer living in the city of Christiania, near Oslo, Norway, established Hamsun's reputation as one of the most important writers of the twentieth century. Today, this pivotal and provocative work is acknowledged as a feat of powerful originality and a premier example of the psychological novel. Hamsun's stream-of-consciousness technique and use of interior monologue influenced writers such as James Joyce, Franz Kafka, Henry Miller, Hermann Hesse, and Ernest Hemingway.
Autorenporträt
Knut Hamsun, a luminary of Scandinavian literature and Nobel laureate, showcases his unparalleled storytelling prowess in his masterpiece, "Look Back on Happiness." This timeless novel delves into the depths of human emotion and existential angst, capturing the essence of the human condition with Hamsun's trademark blend of lyricism and introspection. Set against the backdrop of early 20th-century Norway, "Look Back on Happiness" follows the journey of its protagonist as he navigates love, loss, and the search for meaning in a rapidly changing world. Hamsun's keen insights into the complexities of human relationships and the intricacies of the human psyche are on full display, as he delves into the innermost thoughts and desires of his characters with unparalleled depth and nuance. Through vivid prose and evocative imagery, Hamsun invites readers to ponder life's fundamental questions and confront the existential dilemmas that haunt us all. "Look Back on Happiness" stands as a testament to Hamsun's literary genius and enduring legacy, cementing his reputation as one of the greatest writers of the 20th century.
Knut Hamsun