Fra Det Moderne Amerikas Aandsliv (1889) (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781104068622)

Fra Det Moderne Amerikas Aandsliv (1889) is a non-fiction book written by the Norwegian author Knut Hamsun. The title translates to ""From the Spiritual Life of Modern America"" and it is a collection of essays and observations about Hamsun's travels to the United States in the late 19th century. In the book, Hamsun examines various aspects of American culture, including politics, economics, and social issues. He also provides his impressions of American cities and landscapes, as well as his interactions with American people. Hamsun's writing style is characterized by his use of vivid descriptions and personal anecdotes, which give readers a sense of what life was like in America during this time period. He also offers critiques of American society, particularly its obsession with material wealth and its treatment of marginalized groups such as Native Americans and African Americans.Overall, Fra Det Moderne Amerikas Aandsliv provides a unique perspective on American culture from an outsider's point of view, and is a valuable historical document for those interested in the history of the United States and its relationship with Europe.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Knut Hamsun
ISBN-10: 1104068621
ISBN-13: 9781104068622
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 02/06/2009
Pages: 264
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.23lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.75d