Look Back on Happiness by Knut Hamsun

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Author Hamsun, Knut, 1859-1952
Translator Wiking, Paula
Uniform Title Siste glæde. English
Title Look Back on Happiness
Credits Produced by Eric Eldred, Robert Connal and the Online
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Summary "Look Back on Happiness" by Knut Hamsun is a novel likely written in the late 19th century. The book reflects the inner thoughts of a solitary protagonist who retreats into the forest, seeking peace and a deeper understanding of himself and the natural world. It explores themes of isolation, the meaning of happiness, and the contrast between a life of material success and one of spiritual fulfillment. The opening of the narrative introduces us to the main character, who chooses to leave behind the distractions of civilization for the tranquility of the forest. He describes his experiences living in a humble peat hut, accompanied only by a mouse he affectionately names Madame. As he navigates his new life, he engages in contemplative musings about solitude, the simplicity of living close to nature, and the fleeting interactions with wildlife and the occasional human visitor. These reflections set the stage for an exploration of deeper philosophical questions and the quest for personal transformation as he learns to embrace the untouched beauty and tranquility surrounding him. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
Subject Norway -- Fiction
Category Text
EBook-No. 8445
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Sep 8, 2014
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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