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The Great Hunger

The Great Hunger

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Classic FictionGeneral FictionLiterary Fiction

ISBN10: 1025691636
ISBN13: 9781025691633
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 336
Weight: 1.04
Height: 0.70 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
The Great Hunger is a profound exploration of the human spirit's quest for purpose and the limits of material achievement. The novel follows Peer Holm, a talented engineer born into humble beginnings, as he navigates the heights of worldly success and the depths of personal devastation. Driven by an insatiable ambition, Peer conquers the physical world through his technical genius, only to find that earthly triumphs provide little sustenance for the soul's deeper cravings.

Set against the stark and beautiful backdrop of Norway, Johan Bojer's masterpiece delves into themes of resilience, faith, and the transformative power of suffering. As Peer faces a series of crushing losses, the narrative shifts from a tale of worldly conquest to a spiritual odyssey. The Great Hunger remains a powerful testament to the nobility of the human heart, illustrating that true fulfillment is found not in what one takes from life, but in what one is able to give back despite adversity. This classic of Norwegian realism continues to resonate for its deep psychological insights and its timeless examination of the search for meaning in an increasingly modern world.

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