What is Knut Hamsun best known for?

Knut Hamsun is best known for Hunger, published in 1890 with 76 ratings and a 3.9 average. It is the most-rated of Knut Hamsun's books on SansFiction.

How many books has Knut Hamsun written?

SansFiction lists 2 books by Knut Hamsun, published between 1890 and 1917. The most popular are Hunger and Markens Grøde.

Which Knut Hamsun book should I read first?

Hunger is the usual place to start: it is Knut Hamsun's most-rated book here, with a 3.9 average.

What genres does Knut Hamsun write?

Knut Hamsun's books on SansFiction are tagged General, History, Literature and Biography & Autobiography.

Knut Hamsun

Norwegian writer, Nobel Prize winner in 1920.

§ About Knut Hamsun's books

Books on SansFiction: 2
Published: 1890–1917
Average rating: 3.9 / 5 across 94 ratings
Genres: General, History, Literature, Biography & Autobiography

Start here: Hunger (1890)

Hunger is a novel by the Norwegian author Knut Hamsun published in 1890. Parts of it had been published anonymously in the Danish magazine Ny Jord in 1888. The novel has been hailed as the literary opening of the 20th century and an outstanding example of modern, psychology-driven literature.

Common questions about Knut Hamsun

What is Knut Hamsun best known for?: Knut Hamsun is best known for Hunger, published in 1890 with 76 ratings and a 3.9 average. It is the most-rated of Knut Hamsun's books on SansFiction.
How many books has Knut Hamsun written?: SansFiction lists 2 books by Knut Hamsun, published between 1890 and 1917. The most popular are Hunger and Markens Grøde.
Which Knut Hamsun book should I read first?: Hunger is the usual place to start: it is Knut Hamsun's most-rated book here, with a 3.9 average.
What genres does Knut Hamsun write?: Knut Hamsun's books on SansFiction are tagged General, History, Literature and Biography & Autobiography.

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