Hunger (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162666990)

Hunger is a novel written by Norwegian author Knut Hamsun and originally published in 1890. The book tells the story of an unnamed narrator, a struggling writer who lives in poverty in Oslo, Norway. The narrator's hunger for food and love drives him to increasingly desperate measures as he battles with his own pride and the societal pressures of his time.Through the narrator's internal monologue, Hamsun explores themes of existentialism, loneliness, and the human condition. The novel is a powerful depiction of the psychological effects of hunger and poverty on the human mind, as well as a commentary on the societal structures that perpetuate these conditions.Hunger is considered a masterpiece of modernist literature and has influenced numerous writers and artists over the years. It is a haunting and unforgettable portrait of a man struggling to survive in a world that seems determined to crush him.I was hungry--very hungry. The ten shillings had, worse luck, lasted all too short. It was now two, ay, nearly three days since I had eaten anything, and I felt somewhat faint; holding the pencil even had taxed me a little. I had half a penknife and a bunch of keys in my pocket, but not a farthing.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: 1162666994
ISBN-13: 9781162666990
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 168
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.66lbs
Size: 9.25h x 7.50w x 0.36d