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Verging on death, a starving, destitute writer navigates the cold and indifferent city of Kristiania in search of his next meal. Frenzied and fevered, he chews on stale bread, devours scraps of wood, and bites his own finger, sleeping under the stars in old, pungent blankets, until one day he is able to sell an article and buy some food - only for the cycle then to repeat itself....

The Norwegian writer, Knut Hamsun (1859–1952), is often remembered for his contribution to the renewal of the novel, and his modern view of the mind. However, in Norway it his common touch, and his vivid and humorous descriptions local culture that has endeared him to the public. Michael...

Mysteries tells the story of Johan Nagel, an eccentric young man who arrives in a small coastal town in rural Norway one midsummer evening in 1891. Nagel’s garish yellow suit and peculiar demeanour attract the curious gazes of the townspeople, creating a whirlwind of intrigue and speculation among them. His presence disrupts their peaceful lives and acts as a catalyst for change, revealing the townspeople’s hidden impulses and desires.

Isak, a strong, stoical ‘tiller of the ground, body and soul’, makes his way into the Norwegian hinterlands and settles on an area of land that suits him, unaware that it belongs to the state. He fashions the land into a farm, named ‘Sellanraa’ by the enigmatic Lensmand Geissler, and builds a life for himself with his wife, Inger, and their children. Together they endure the seasons and the encroachment of industrialisation as they cultivate the land and make it fertile, proving that fulfilment lies with the soil.

La historia corresponde a un relato en primera persona, en donde el personaje ficticio, de nombre desconocido, narra la miseria en la cual se encuentra sumergido debido a la carencia de un trabajo estable, sumado a la difícil situación que se vive en la ciudad de Cristianía del siglo XIX. Fundamentalmente, se aborda el tema de la irracionalidad de la mente humana, de manera intrigante y a veces humorística.

Wer ist dieser seltsame Fremde, der in der kleinen Hafenstadt in Norwegen auftaucht? Johan Nilsen Nagel nennt er sich, er trägt gelbe Anzüge, gibt vor Agronom zu sein - und ist ein brillianter Unterhalter. Dieser Sonderling mischt die kleine Stadt gehörig auf, denn die Regeln der kleinen Gemeinschaft stören ihn wenig. Der Titel ist Programm - zahlreiche Mysterien ziehen sich durch die Handlung, die zu einem der faszinierendsten Werke der Literatur gehören.

Svält, som bygger på Hamsuns egna erfarenheter, beskriver en spirande författares sorgliga livsförhållanden, när han driver runt i Christiania och konstant kämpar för att skaffa sig det mest nödvändiga för att kunna hålla sig vid liv. Ofta får han inte mat på flera dagar, och han får då nöja sig med att tugga på ett träspån, vilket leder till att han får våldsamma humörsvängningar och hallucinationer, som hämmar hans produktivitet.

In Pan, delve into the captivating summer of Lieutenant Glahn as he immerses himself in the serene, yet tumultuous, forest of northern Norway. Living in a quaint hut with his faithful dog Aesop, Glahns days are filled with the simple pleasures of hunting and fishing. Through the lyrical prose of Hamsun, experience the intricate dance of troubled souls, where love, jealousy, and power struggles unfold amidst the breathtaking backdrop of Nordlands nature. Encounter two intriguing narrators—Glahn himself and a hunting companion in the epilogue—who guide you through a narrative rich with ...

Explore the human psyche's extremes in Knut Hamsun's renowned novel, "Hunger." Set in 19th-century Oslo, this modernist masterpiece follows a starving artist's struggle for survival and self-expression. The novel intricately portrays the protagonist's inner turmoil, balancing between sanity and madness, as he wanders through the city's streets, battling hunger and pursuing his artistic vision.

Hunger (Norwegian Sult) is a groundbreaking novel by Norwegian author Knut Hamsun, first published in its final form in 1890. Often considered the literary catalyst for the 20th century, this work exemplifies modern literature driven by psychological depth. With a unique blend of intrigue and humor, Hamsun explores the irrationality of the human mind through the lens of his own experiences. Set against the backdrop of late 19th century Kristiania, the story follows a starving young man whose grip on reality begins to unravel in the shadows of a bustling metropolis. As he desperately attempts ...

Growth of the Soil (Markens Grøde) is a remarkable novel by Norwegian author Knut Hamsun, for which he was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1920. As beautifully articulated by English translator W.W. Worster in his footnote from December 1920, the story chronicles the life of a man in the wilderness, exploring the origins and gradual development of a homestead—a microcosm of humanity—set against the untouched landscapes of the Norwegian Highlands. This epic tale captures the enduring bond between man and nature, showcasing the strength and simplicity that define their relationship...

Роман начинается с того, что в лес приходит человек по имени Исаак, который начинает обустраивать в нём своё новое жильё. Вскоре к нему присоединяется девушка Ингер. Вместе с Исааком они занимаются хозяйством, которое через недолгое время становится весьма большим. В произведении описывается их жизнь, наполненная многочисленными возникающими проблемами, как хорошими, так и плохими событиями. Разрастающееся хозяйство Исаака и Ингер приводит к появлению завистников, которые доводят Ингер до преступления, за которое ей пришлось 6 лет провести в тюрьме Тронхейма.

Ein Fremder trifft in einer kleinen norwegischen Hafenstadt ein. Johan Nilsen Nagel, der sich selbst als "Ausländer des Daseins", als "Fremdling unter Mitmenschen" bezeichnet, fällt durch ungewöhnliches und widersprüchliches Verhalten zwischen Bluff, Koketterie und tiefem Ernst auf. Er behauptet, Agronom zu sein und weist sich durch fingierte Telegramme als reicher Mann aus. In seinem gelben Anzug und stets einen Geigenkasten mit sich führend macht er jedoch den Eindruck eines Künstlers.

В романах "Дети времени" (1913) и его продолжении "Местечко Сегельфосс" (1922) Кнут Гамсун рассказал историю возникновения и заката двух богатых семейств. Отношения владельца поместья Сегельфосс лейтенанта Виллаца Хольмсена и его жену фру Адельгейды - это характерные для многих гамсуновских персонажей отношения любви и взаимного отталкивания, своего рода любви - вражды, которая коверкает их жизни, приводит к разрыву.

В романах "Дети времени" (1913) и его продолжении "Местечко Сегельфосс" (1922) Кнут Гамсун рассказал историю возникновения и заката двух богатых семейств. Отношения владельца поместья Сегельфосс лейтенанта Виллаца Хольмсена и его жену фру Адельгейды - это характерные для многих гамсуновских персонажей отношения любви и взаимного отталкивания, своего рода любви - вражды, которая коверкает их жизни, приводит к разрыву.

"La Faim" de Knut Hamsun est une œuvre phare du modernisme littéraire qui plonge dans les profondeurs du désespoir humain et de la lutte acharnée pour la survie. Se déroulant à Christiania à la fin du XIXe siècle (aujourd'hui Oslo), le roman suit le protagoniste anonyme, un jeune écrivain affamé, alors qu'il erre dans les rues dans un état perpétuel de faim et de dénuement. Avec une honnêteté sans faille et une perspicacité psychologique remarquable, Hamsun dépeint la descente du protagoniste dans la folie, les hallucinations et la crise existentielle.

In Kristiania, dem heutigen Oslo, kämpft ein junger Schriftsteller Ende des 19. Jahrhunderts um Anerkennung für seine Werke. Doch trotz großer Begabung reicht das Geld, das er verdient, kaum zum Leben. Obdachlos und halb verhungert schleppt er sich durch die Straßen der norwegischen Hauptstadt, mal voller Hoffnung, mal verzweifelt und dem Wahnsinn nahe.

Knut Hamsun'un "Açlık" adlı eseri, edebiyatın en güçlü psikolojik anlatımlarından birini sunar. 1890'da yayımlanan bu roman, bir yazarın açlık sancılarıyla boğuştuğu, kendi benliği ve toplumla olan ilişkisi arasında sıkışıp kaldığı bir dönemi anlatır.

Throughout the long centuries of human history is the want, and the need, to share information, to exchange ideas and for that knowledge and experience, for curiosity and learning, to be the basis of a civil society. In this volume we offer up a small selection of talents whose time has now come again.

"Victoria" - et af Knut Hamsuns hovedværker - er en lille, men stor bog om kærlighed og et impressionistisk mesterværk, her i forfatteren Ida Jessens nyoversættelse. Møllersønnen Johannes har i mange år været forelsket i godejerdatteren Victoria. Men i Norge sidst i 1800-tallet er kærlighed mellem to børn af hver sin stand umulig. Det ved Victoria, der i lang tid ignorerer Johannes, og indvilliger i at lade sig gifte med rigmanden Otto, da hendes fader mangler penge. Johannes rejser til byen, bliver forfatter og vender hjem igen, hvor han forlover sig med Camilla.