| Author |
Hamsun, Knut, 1859-1952 |
| Translator |
Sandmeier, J. (Julius), 1881-1941 |
| LoC No. |
54050499
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| Uniform Title |
Under høststjernen. German
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| Title |
Unter Herbststernen
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| Original Publication |
Germany: Kurt Wolff Verlag, 1922.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 83.6 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
Peter Becker and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
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| Summary |
"Unter Herbststernen" by Knut Hamsun is a novel written in the early 20th century. The narrative unfolds around characters who seek solace and peace away from the chaos of the city, specifically focusing on the protagonist who finds himself living in solitude by the sea and is driven by reflections of the past. As the story progresses, it introduces a reclusive painter, the old housekeeper Gunhild, and others, intertwining their lives with themes of memory, nostalgia, and the pursuit of inner tranquility. The opening of this novel establishes a serene yet melancholic setting where the protagonist experiences an overwhelming sense of peace and familiarity with the natural surroundings. This peace is contrasted with his memories of city life, hinting at a tumultuous past filled with struggles against societal noise. As he explores the island's rich landscapes and interacts with Gunhild and a fellow worker, Grindhusen, his reflections indicate a search for identity and belonging. The text skillfully encapsulates the beauty of autumn and the longing for connection while hinting at the complexities of human relationships, setting the stage for unfolding narratives in the tranquil yet introspective environment of the story. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
German |
| LoC Class |
PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
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| Subject |
Norway -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Norwegian fiction -- Translations into German
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
70926 |
| Release Date |
Jun 6, 2023 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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