by Knut Hamsun
One of the most astonishing travels into the inner-self. The basic setting is a man who experiences repetitive phases of existential hunger and at teh same time tries to keep a certain image of himself for his surroundings. Mostly written with the inner voice contrasting the harsh reality. It is a painful description of a state of mind tortured and twisted by hunger. Each chapter ends with a brief relief of a few bucks to buy food. Just for a few sentences in oder to start over again with pain in the next chapter.
As a side note: Hamsun was a fervent supporter of the nazis. The Norwegians still struggle with that fat since he us their most important writer. When you read the book just forget about his mistake as person. It is great literature, with many innovative techniques for the time.
As a side note: Hamsun was a fervent supporter of the nazis. The Norwegians still struggle with that fat since he us their most important writer. When you read the book just forget about his mistake as person. It is great literature, with many innovative techniques for the time.
Facts:
English title: Hunger
Original title: Sult
Published: 1890
