Sult By: Knut Hamsun (1859-1952)
"Sult" by Knut Hamsun is a powerful and intense novel that delves deep into the psyche of its protagonist as he struggles with poverty, hunger, and his own inner demons. The writing is raw and unflinching, pulling the reader into the desperate world of the protagonist as he navigates the streets of Oslo in search of food, shelter, and a sense of purpose. Hamsun's ability to capture the torment and desperation of his character is truly impressive, making the reader feel every pang of hunger and every moment of despair. The novel is a haunting and unsettling exploration of the human condition, touching on themes of alienation, madness, and the struggle for survival. Although the subject matter can be bleak at times, "Sult" is a compelling read that will stay with you long after you have finished it. Hamsun's prose is lyrical and mesmerizing, drawing the reader in with its stark beauty and emotional depth. This is a book that will make you think, question, and feel, leaving a lasting impact that is hard to shake off. First Page: KNUT HAMSUN SULT KØBENHAVN P. G. PHILIPSENS FORLAG Trykt hos J. Jorgensen & Co. (M. A. Hannover) 1890 TRANSCRIBER'S NOTE SPELLING. In this first edition of "Sult", old spelling rules were applied which look quite different from modern written Norwegian ("bokmål"). In addition, the letters Å and å where set as Aa and aa, respectively. Since many other Norwegian books printed at this time used Å and å and in order to improve readability, all Aa and aa have been converted to Å and å. Otherwise, the original spelling was not changed. SPACED OUT TEXT. Text that was s p a c e d o u t in the original text has been changed to use italics . FØRSTE STYKKE Det var i den Tid, jeg gik omkring og sulted i Kristiania, denne forunderlige By, som ingen forlader, før han har fået Mærker af den . . . . Jeg ligger vågen på min Kvist og hører en Klokke nedenunder mig slå seks Slag; det var allerede ganske lyst, og Folk begyndte at færdes op og ned i Trapperne. Nede ved Døren, hvor mit Rum var tapetseret med gamle Numre af »Morgenbladet«, kunde jeg så tydelig se en Bekendtgørelse fra Fyrdirektøren, og lidt tilvenstre derfra et fedt, bugnende Avertissement fra Bager Fabian Olsen om nybagt Brød. Straks jeg slog Øjnene op, begyndte jeg af gammel Vane at tænke efter, om jeg havde noget at glæde mig til idag... Continue reading book >>

Sult By: Knut Hamsun (1859-1952)

"Sult" by Knut Hamsun is a powerful and intense novel that delves deep into the psyche of its protagonist as he struggles with poverty, hunger, and his own inner demons. The writing is raw and unflinching, pulling the reader into the desperate world of the protagonist as he navigates the streets of Oslo in search of food, shelter, and a sense of purpose.

Hamsun's ability to capture the torment and desperation of his character is truly impressive, making the reader feel every pang of hunger and every moment of despair. The novel is a haunting and unsettling exploration of the human condition, touching on themes of alienation, madness, and the struggle for survival.

Although the subject matter can be bleak at times, "Sult" is a compelling read that will stay with you long after you have finished it. Hamsun's prose is lyrical and mesmerizing, drawing the reader in with its stark beauty and emotional depth. This is a book that will make you think, question, and feel, leaving a lasting impact that is hard to shake off.

First Page:

KNUT HAMSUN

SULT

KØBENHAVN

P. G. PHILIPSENS FORLAG

Trykt hos J. Jorgensen & Co. (M. A. Hannover)

1890

TRANSCRIBER'S NOTE

SPELLING. In this first edition of "Sult", old spelling rules were applied which look quite different from modern written Norwegian ("bokmål"). In addition, the letters Å and å where set as Aa and aa, respectively. Since many other Norwegian books printed at this time used Å and å and in order to improve readability, all Aa and aa have been converted to Å and å. Otherwise, the original spelling was not changed.

SPACED OUT TEXT. Text that was s p a c e d o u t in the original text has been changed to use italics .

FØRSTE STYKKE

Det var i den Tid, jeg gik omkring og sulted i Kristiania, denne forunderlige By, som ingen forlader, før han har fået Mærker af den . . . .

Jeg ligger vågen på min Kvist og hører en Klokke nedenunder mig slå seks Slag; det var allerede ganske lyst, og Folk begyndte at færdes op og ned i Trapperne. Nede ved Døren, hvor mit Rum var tapetseret med gamle Numre af »Morgenbladet«, kunde jeg så tydelig se en Bekendtgørelse fra Fyrdirektøren, og lidt tilvenstre derfra et fedt, bugnende Avertissement fra Bager Fabian Olsen om nybagt Brød.

Straks jeg slog Øjnene op, begyndte jeg af gammel Vane at tænke efter, om jeg havde noget at glæde mig til idag... Continue reading book >>

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