Knut Hamsun (1922) - Hanna Astrup Larsen - Bog

The book ""Knut Hamsun (1922)"" by Hanna Astrup Larsen is a comprehensive biography of the Norwegian writer Knut Hamsun. The book covers Hamsun's life from his childhood in rural Norway to his rise as a literary figure in Europe and his controversial political views during World War II. Larsen explores Hamsun's personal relationships, including his marriage to Marie Hamsun, and his literary works, such as ""Hunger"" and ""Growth of the Soil."" The biography also delves into Hamsun's political activism and his support of the Nazi regime in Norway, which led to his trial for treason after the war. Through extensive research and analysis, Larsen provides a nuanced portrait of Hamsun's complex and often contradictory personality, shedding light on the life and legacy of one of Norway's most celebrated writers.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.