Literary Fiction· Norway
Hunger
by Knut HamsunAggregate Editorial Score66/100
★Nobel Prize in Literature
Published 1890196 pagesEnglish
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Hunger by Knut Hamsun is a landmark work of literary fiction, first published in 1890. An unnamed young writer wanders through Christiania in a state of voluntary destitution, his consciousness fragmenting under hunger and pride as he refuses to compromise his artistic integrity. Hamsun's radical novel of psychological interiority influenced Kafka, Strindberg, and modern literary fiction. Henry Miller called it the first truly modern novel. Themes of hunger, pride, consciousness run through the work. The book has received recognition from Nobel Prize in Literature 1890.
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📖 Literary Fiction
Character-driven fiction that prioritises style, theme, and psychological depth.
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🇳🇴 Norway
This book is part of Norway's rich literary tradition.
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Nobel Prize in Literature
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