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Hunger
Hardcover
ISBN13: 9781025248271
Publisher: Anson Street Press
Published: Dec 12 2025
Pages: 208
Weight: 1.03
Height: 0.50 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Hunger by Knut Hamsun is a profound and unsettling work of psychological fiction that delves into the harrowing experience of extreme poverty and starvation. Set in Norway, the novel meticulously traces the mental and physical descent of an unnamed young writer struggling to survive in the unforgiving urban landscape. As his body weakens from lack of food, his mind begins to unravel, blurring the lines of reality and pushing him to the very edge of sanity.
This powerful narrative offers a raw and unflinching look at the human spirit under immense duress. Hamsun masterfully explores the devastating effects of destitution not just on the body, but on perception, dignity, and self-worth. Hunger is a timeless examination of the primal fight for survival against overwhelming odds, revealing the dark corners of the human psyche when confronted with relentless deprivation. It stands as a pivotal piece of literary fiction, compellingly portraying the harsh realities faced by the urban poor and the profound psychological toll of a life defined by hunger.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.
This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.
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