Hunger

Knut Pedersen

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1890

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Knut Pedersen

Hunger

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1890

Book Details

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Oslo, Norway • 1890s

Publication Year

1890

Audience

Adult

Super Short Summary

Hunger by Knut Pedersen follows a young, aspiring writer's experiences as he struggles with poverty and mental turmoil in late 19th-century Kristiania (now Oslo). Battling intense hunger, the protagonist confronts existential and societal challenges. The novel explores themes of human dignity, alienation, and the intricate link between creativity and suffering.

Reviews & Readership

Review Roundup

Hunger by Knut Pedersen offers a grim and powerful exploration of poverty and psychological turmoil. The novel's raw depiction of the protagonist's struggle has been praised for its impactful narrative and depth. However, some readers find its repetitive nature and bleak tone challenging. Regardless, it remains a seminal work in existential literature. MLA

Who Should Read Hunger?

Readers who appreciate psychological depth and existential themes, akin to Dostoevsky’s Crime and Punishment or Kafka’s The Metamorphosis, will be captivated by Knut Pedersen's Hunger. Ideal for those drawn to introspective narratives and the struggles of the human spirit.

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