Hunger, Knut Hamsun
Hunger, Knut Hamsun
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Hunger

Author: Knut Hamsun

Narrator: Daniel Allen

Unabridged: 4 hr 57 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Classic Books

Published: 05/27/2024


Synopsis

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.
Hamsun's sharp, introspective writing vividly captures the ebb and flow of the narrator's mental state, making "Hunger" a profound exploration of isolation, existential angst, and human resilience. This influential work marked a significant shift in literary narrative, introducing psychological depth that paved the way for future writers.
"Hunger" is an unforgettable journey into the depths of human nature and a testament to the indomitable human spirit. It remains a vital read for understanding the complexities of artistic pursuit and human condition.

About Knut Hamsun

Knut Hamsun (1859-1952) was a Norwegian author whose best-known works include Hunger, Pan, Under the Autumn Star, and Growth of the Soil. His writing is characterized by deep investigation into the human mind and skepticism about the value of modern civilization, and his novel Hunger is often cited as the literary beginning of the twentieth century and a seminal work in the development of psychologically driven fiction. In 1920, Hamsun was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature.


Reviews

Goodreads review by s.penkevich on March 06, 2012

I often catch myself staring, rather lovingly in fact, at my bookshelves. Each shelf is swelling nearly to the point of overflowing with books, each authors collection seemingly positioned at random - yet, somehow, the location of each work holds some secret form of order that is beyond even me. I'l......more

Goodreads review by Vit on October 10, 2022

No job… No money… No sustenance… I leaned forward with my elbows on the windowsill and gazed at the sky. It promised to be a clear day. Autumn had arrived, that lovely, cool time of year when everything turns color and dies. The streets had already begun to get noisy, tempting me to go out. This empt......more

Goodreads review by Valeriu on April 25, 2025

(3, 5) Prozatorul L. C. mi-a vorbit cel dintîi despre romanul lui Hamsun. Mi-a descris imaginea care ajunsese să-i dea coșmaruri: să stai pe treptele une biserici, să mori de foame, să tremuri, să delirezi din pricina slăbiciunii, și nimeni să nu-ți întindă măcar o coajă de pîine, nimeni-nimeni. Ast......more

Goodreads review by zuza_zaksiazkowane on November 15, 2021

Szczerze doceniam. Książka wybitnie nie moja......more