Look Back On Happiness (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781419131158)

""Look Back On Happiness"" is a novel by the Norwegian author Knut Hamsun. The story follows the life of a young man named Ove Rolandsen, who leaves his small village in Norway to seek his fortune in the city. Along the way, he falls in love with a woman named Elise Mack, who is already engaged to another man. Despite this, Ove is determined to win her over and make a life with her.As Ove struggles to make a name for himself in the city, he becomes increasingly obsessed with Elise, and his actions lead to a series of tragic events that ultimately result in his downfall. The novel explores themes of love, obsession, and the destructive power of unchecked desire.Written in Hamsun's signature style, ""Look Back On Happiness"" is a powerful and evocative work of literature that captures the essence of life in early 20th century Norway. It is a must-read for fans of classic literature and anyone interested in exploring the complexities of human emotion and desire.I didn't like him; his eyes were fawning and rested on the ground. He thought of nothing but land; he was land-greedy, like an animal that sought to escape its padlock. The other cotter had bought a slightly larger piece of land than he, a marsh that would feed one cow more; but he himself had only got this bit of a field. Still, this would amount to something, too, as long as he kept his health to work it.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: 141913115X
ISBN-13: 9781419131158
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 06/17/2004
Pages: 196
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.78lbs
Size: 9.26h x 7.56w x 0.47d