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Title: Pan

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Summary: "Pan" by Knut Hamsun is a novel written in the late 19th century. The narrative introduces readers to the protagonist, Lieutenant Glahn, who seeks solace in the natural beauty of Nordland, Norway, while reflecting on his memories. As he navigates the relationship between his solitary life in the wilderness and encounters with characters like Edwarda, the text explores themes of isolation, longing, and the complexities of human connections. The opening of the novel sets a contemplative tone as Glahn reminisces about a previous summer spent in a hut surrounded by nature, where he found comfort in the woods and his dog, Æsop. He recalls fleeting interactions with a girl, hints at past joys and sorrows, and expresses a profound appreciation for the tranquility of his environment. In addition, we see his social encounters with locals, including Edwarda, the daughter of a trader, which suggest the stirring of deeper emotions and foreshadow potential developments in his interpersonal experiences. The scenes create a rich backdrop against which Glahn's character unfolds, showcasing both his love for the solitude of nature and the complexities of engaging with others. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Reading Level: Reading ease score: 91.9 (5th grade). Very easy to read.

Author: Hamsun, Knut, 1859-1952

Author of introduction, etc.: Björkman, Edwin, 1866-1951

Translator: Worster, W. J. Alexander (William John Alexander), 1882-1929

EBook No.: 7214

Published: Jan 1, 2005

Downloads: 380

Language: English

Subject: Norway -- Fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: Pan

Note: Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pan_(novel)

Credits: Text file produced by Tim Becker, Eric Eldred, Charles Franks, and
the Online Distributed Team
HTML file produced by David Widger

Summary: "Pan" by Knut Hamsun is a novel written in the late 19th century. The narrative introduces readers to the protagonist, Lieutenant Glahn, who seeks solace in the natural beauty of Nordland, Norway, while reflecting on his memories. As he navigates the relationship between his solitary life in the wilderness and encounters with characters like Edwarda, the text explores themes of isolation, longing, and the complexities of human connections. The opening of the novel sets a contemplative tone as Glahn reminisces about a previous summer spent in a hut surrounded by nature, where he found comfort in the woods and his dog, Æsop. He recalls fleeting interactions with a girl, hints at past joys and sorrows, and expresses a profound appreciation for the tranquility of his environment. In addition, we see his social encounters with locals, including Edwarda, the daughter of a trader, which suggest the stirring of deeper emotions and foreshadow potential developments in his interpersonal experiences. The scenes create a rich backdrop against which Glahn's character unfolds, showcasing both his love for the solitude of nature and the complexities of engaging with others. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Reading Level: Reading ease score: 91.9 (5th grade). Very easy to read.

Author: Hamsun, Knut, 1859-1952

Author of introduction, etc.: Björkman, Edwin, 1866-1951

Translator: Worster, W. J. Alexander (William John Alexander), 1882-1929

EBook No.: 7214

Published: Jan 1, 2005

Downloads: 380

Language: English

Subject: Norway -- Fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.