Project Gutenberg 2011-07-16 Public domain in the USA. 417 Larsen, Hanna Astrup 1873 1945 22022059 Knut Hamsun Produced by Bryan Ness and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries) "Knut Hamsun" by Hanna Astrup Larsen is a biographical account written in the early 20th century. The work delves into the life and literary career of the Norwegian author Knut Hamsun, renowned for his significant contributions to modern literature and renowned works such as "Hunger." The narrative likely explores his early life, influences, and the complex interplay between his experiences and creative output, shedding light on the man behind the iconic literary figures he created. The opening of the book introduces Hamsun's early life in Norway, detailing his roots in Gudbrandsdalen and subsequent move to the Lofoten Islands. It paints a picture of a sensitive and imaginative boy who finds solace and inspiration in nature amidst a backdrop of hardship. The text describes Hamsun's struggles and formative experiences, including his time spent wandering through labor and various jobs, which would later inform his literary themes. The depiction of his childhood loneliness and connection to the distinctive Nordland nature hints at the development of his characteristic "Wanderer" protagonists, setting the stage for a deeper exploration of both Hamsun's life and his literary legacy. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 62.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Hamsun, Knut, 1859-1952 Authors, Norwegian -- Biography PT Text Category: Biographies 220982 2025-10-15T05:09:00.742690 text/html 219969 2021-01-07T22:39:03 text/html 288115 2025-10-15T05:09:06.032717 application/epub+zip 288829 2025-10-15T05:09:02.626645 application/epub+zip 158644 2025-10-15T05:09:01.459666 application/epub+zip 426118 2025-10-15T05:09:08.655706 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 406622 2025-10-15T05:09:05.287686 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 242430 2022-09-16T17:23:56.370651 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 195125 2025-10-15T05:09:00.343690 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 194947 2021-01-07T22:39:03 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18301 2025-10-15T05:09:08.780671 application/rdf+xml 14077 2025-10-15T05:09:01.963672 image/jpeg 3780 2025-10-15T05:09:01.712649 image/jpeg 76915 2021-01-07T22:39:03 application/octet-stream application/zip 208424 2021-01-07T22:39:03 application/octet-stream application/zip 276951 2025-10-15T05:09:00.773676 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia