Audiobooks by Knut Hamsun

My 1886 Lecture Tour, by Knut Hamsun (1859–1952): translated and narrated by Michael Henrik Wynn

"The Norwegian writer, Knut Hamsun (1859–1952), is often remembered for his contribution to the renewal of the novel, and his modern view of the mind. However, in Norway it his common touch, and his vivid and humorous descriptions local culture that has endeared him to the public. Michael Henrik Wynn, the editor of the educational radio stream historyradio.org, reads his own translation of one of Hamsun’s humorous short stories. Knut Hamsun was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1920."

Knut Hamsun (Author), Michael Henrik Wynn (Narrator)

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Hunger (Unabridged)

"This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice. Hunger is a raw, visceral exploration of the human psyche pushed to its limits. Follow an unnamed narrator as he descends into a world of desperation and delusion. His physical hunger mirrors a deeper, spiritual starvation as he grapples with poverty, loneliness, and the relentless pursuit of his artistic vision. This haunting masterpiece is a stark portrayal of the human condition, where the lines between sanity and madness blur. Prepare to be captivated by a story as disturbing as it is compelling."

Knut Hamsun (Author), Digital Voice Mike G (Narrator)

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[Polish] - Głód

"Główny bohater – literat, którego imienia czytelnik nie poznaje – przemierza ulice, parki, cmentarze i rozmaite zaułki dziewiętnastowiecznej Christianii. Nie może znaleźć stałej pracy, zalega z czynszem. Nie je od kilku dni, ledwo trzyma się na nogach. Jego cierpienia dodatkowo potęgują wrodzona duma i wstyd. Uwaga Hamsuna koncentruje się przede wszystkim na odczuciu głodu, braku nadziei i wynikających z nich konsekwencji zarówno fizycznych, jak i psychicznych. Fascynujący monolog wewnętrzny z opisami marzeń, urojeń i obsesji doskonale obrazuje odmienny stan świadomości człowieka, którego każdy dzień sprowadza się do wegetacji na granicy życia i śmierci. „Głód” jest jedną z najwybitniejszych powieści w dorobku laureata Nagrody Nobla Knuta Hamsuna. Ten prekursor modernistycznej powieści psychologicznej zawarł w niej wątki autobiograficzne, nawiązując do swoich niełatwych dziennikarskich początków w stolicy Norwegii. „Głód” jest zapowiedzią literatury nadchodzącego XX wieku."

Knut Hamsun (Author), Wojciech Masiak (Narrator)

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Hunger

"Explore the human psyche's extremes in Knut Hamsun's renowned novel, 'Hunger.' Set in 19th-century Oslo, this modernist masterpiece follows a starving artist's struggle for survival and self-expression. The novel intricately portrays the protagonist's inner turmoil, balancing between sanity and madness, as he wanders through the city's streets, battling hunger and pursuing his artistic vision. Hamsun's sharp, introspective writing vividly captures the ebb and flow of the narrator's mental state, making 'Hunger' a profound exploration of isolation, existential angst, and human resilience. This influential work marked a significant shift in literary narrative, introducing psychological depth that paved the way for future writers. 'Hunger' is an unforgettable journey into the depths of human nature and a testament to the indomitable human spirit. It remains a vital read for understanding the complexities of artistic pursuit and human condition."

Knut Hamsun (Author), Daniel Allen (Narrator)

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[Turkish] - Açlık

"Knut Hamsun'un 'Açlık' adlı eseri, edebiyatın en güçlü psikolojik anlatımlarından birini sunar. 1890'da yayımlanan bu roman, bir yazarın açlık sancılarıyla boğuştuğu, kendi benliği ve toplumla olan ilişkisi arasında sıkışıp kaldığı bir dönemi anlatır. Oslo'nun sokaklarında dolaşan isimsiz kahramanımız, gururu ve yaratıcı hırsı arasında bocalarken, okurlar da onun derin içsel dünyasına tanık olurlar. Hamsun, açlığın sadece fiziksel bir ihtiyaç olmanın ötesinde, bir insanın ruhunu, düşüncelerini ve sanatını nasıl şekillendirebileceğini ustalıkla tasvir eder. 'Açlık', insan ruhunun karanlık köşelerine ışık tutan, düşünceleri ve duyguları çıplak bir şekilde sergileyen, etkileyici bir başyapıttır. Bu roman, modern edebiyatın şekillenmesinde önemli bir rol oynamış ve derinlikli karakter analiziyle, insanın iç dünyasına dair unutulmaz bir portre sunmuştur."

Knut Hamsun (Author), Barış özgenç (Narrator)

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The Fascist as Author - A Short Story Collection

"Authors are authors and we are drawn to their works because of their style, their narrative, and their characters and how each part is assembled into the arc of the whole. But are we? Do social conventions, or fashion or other influences decide what we read or what we listen to? Its famously said that everyone has a story, everyone should be heard. So, when we discover a particular author has a dark past, a difficult character, what do we do? Europe was in the last century riven by two catastrophic world wars and a myriad of other local ones. And like good citizens everywhere our thoughts are stilled by the word 'Fascist'. This word which originally meant many strands held together to make a stronger whole is now a one word response to evil and work done in its name. In this volume our approach has been to take authors of then great renown, two of whom won the Nobel Prize, and compile a work from each which is seen in a literary context rather than in the heinous shadow of their political and social beliefs. We are taught that authors write of their own experiences, but is that really true? Can an author be separated from their nihilistic approach to politics and actually be a good writer who adds to our knowledge and experience rather than taint us with their reprehensible beliefs on their fellow man. Its an ongoing argument. Perhaps both sides are right. Perhaps both sides are wrong."

Hans Heinz Ewers, Knut Hamsun, Luigi Pirandello (Author), Elliot Fitzpatrick, Ghizela Rowe, Mark Rice-Oxley (Narrator)

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Stories About Siblings

"Those closest to us, especially in our early years, are the immediate members of our family. We look to them for love, guidance, care and attention. But as the years pass things change. Siblings may become closer, they may become rivals. But things will change. Our classic authors including D H Lawrence, Kate Chopin, Mary Butts, Nikolai Gogol and a host of others bring narrative verve and fabled characters to explore and exploit this genre that is so familiar to many of us. 1 - Short Stories About Siblings - An Introduction 2 - The Fall of the House of Usher - Part 1 by Edgar Allan Poe 3 - The Fall of the House of Usher - Part 2 by Edgar Allan Poe 4 - The Brothers by Louisa May Alcott 5 - St Johns Eve by Nikolai Gogol 6 - The Devil's Wager by William Makepeace Thackeray 7 - From The Dead by Edith Nesbit 8 - The Shadows on the Wall by Mary E Wilkins Freeman 9 - A Story Told to the Dark by Rainer Maria Rilke 10 - Ma'ame Pelagie by Kate Chopin 11 - Little Brother by Mary E Mann 12 - Brothers by Sherwood Anderson 13 - The Three Sisters by W W Jacobs 14 - An Arch Rascal by Knut Hamsun 15 - With & Without Buttons by Mary Butts 16 - Hodge by Elinor Mordaunt 17 - A Far Away Melody by Mary E Wilkins Freeman 18 - The Bride by M P Shiel 19 - An Unexpected Fare by Mary Tuttiett writing as Maxwell Gray 20 - The Horse Dealer's Daughter by D H Lawrence"

D.H. Lawrence, Edith Nesbit, Elinor Mordaunt, Kate Chopin, Knut Hamsun, Louisa May Alcott, M P Shiel, Mary Butts, Mary E Mann, Mary E Wilkins Freeman, Mary Tuttiett, Nikolai Gogol, Rainer Maria Rilke, Sherwood Anderson, W W Jacobs, William Thackeray (Author), Elliot Fitzpatrick, Lisa Bowerman, William Dufris (Narrator)

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[Spanish] - Por senderos que la maleza oculta

"En 1949, el mismo día en el que recibió la sentencia del tribunal noruego que le juzgaba por un supuesto delito de traición a la patria, Hamsun, un anciano de ochenta y nueve años que había pasado de ser el escritor más amado de su país al más odiado, escribió la frase final del manuscrito que se convertiría en su último libro, Por senderos que la maleza oculta: «San Juan 1948. Hoy el Tribunal Supremo ha dictado sentencia, y yo acabo mi escrito». Había comenzado a escribir en mayo de 1945, el mismo día en el que él y su esposa fueron arrestados. En este libro, mezcla de ficción y autobiografía, Hamsun, internado en un primer momento en una residencia de ancianos, y más adelante en la clínica psiquiátrica a la que fue trasladado en un intento de justificar sus hechos pasados mediante la locura, describe sus paseos, sus encuentros con la gente, sus recuerdos de infancia, así como reflexiones sobre su situación. Además de una muestra incuestionable de la gran potencia narrativa de Hamsun, la obra es un documento único para conocer los argumentos del escritor en aquel proceso al que se vio sometido por su apoyo al régimen de Quisling en la Noruega ocupada por los nazis desde 1942 hasta el final de la Segunda Guerra Mundial. Una parte fundamental de la obra es su alegato de defensa ante el Tribunal. - Knut Hamsun (seudónimo de Knut Pedersen; Lomnel Gudbrandsdal, 1859 - Grimstad, 1952). Seudónimo de Knut Pedersen. Novelista noruego. Ejerció las profesiones más diversas: aprendiz de zapatero en Bodø, y luego, siempre en la Noruega septentrional, carbonero, maestro de escuela, picapedrero, empleado comercial, vendedor ambulante y escribiente de un puesto de policía. En 1882 emigró a Estados Unidos y, a su vuelta, en 1888, publicó su primera novela, Hambre, que le proporcionó una celebridad inmediata. Su admiración por la vida bucólica y su rechazo a la gran ciudad lo llevarían a pasar grandes etapas de su vida en una cómoda cabaña del bosque. Fruto de esta época son sus obras Pan y La bendición de la tierra, por la que recibió en 1920 el Premio Nobel de Literatura. En esta misma colección han aparecido Victoria y su magnífica biografía Hamsun, Soñador y Conquistador."

Knut Hamsun (Author), Enric Puig Punyet (Narrator)

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[Spanish] - Victoria

"La crítica mundial la considera Victoria como el mayor exponente del talento de Knut Hamsun en su madurez, la obra en la que alcanza la perfección de la forma y en la que el análisis psicológico penetra en mayor extensión y con mayor profundidad en los actos de los protagonistas. Hamsun relata una historia de amor que podría no tener mayor trascendencia si no fuera porque, como él mismo dice, lo importante reside en los «secretos movimientos que se realizan inadvertidos en lugares apartados de la mente»; por eso su estilo nos envuelve y no podemos dejar de leer sus páginas. - Knut Hamsun (seudónimo de Knut Pedersen; Lomnel Gudbrandsdal, 1859 - Grimstad, 1952). Seudónimo de Knut Pedersen. Novelista noruego. Ejerció las profesiones más diversas: aprendiz de zapatero en Bodø, y luego, siempre en la Noruega septentrional, carbonero, maestro de escuela, picapedrero, empleado comercial, vendedor ambulante y escribiente de un puesto de policía. En 1882 emigró a Estados Unidos y, a su vuelta, en 1888, publicó su primera novela, Hambre, que le proporcionó una celebridad inmediata. Su admiración por la vida bucólica y su rechazo a la gran ciudad lo llevarían a pasar grandes etapas de su vida en una cómoda cabaña del bosque. Fruto de esta época son sus obras Pan y La bendición de la tierra, por la que recibió en 1920 el Premio Nobel de Literatura. En esta misma colección han aparecido Victoria y su magnífica biografía Hamsun, Soñador y Conquistador."

Knut Hamsun (Author), Mamen Mengó (Narrator)

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Growth of the Soil

"Growth of the Soil (Markens Grøde) is the novel by Norwegian writer Knut Hamsun which won him the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1920. The essential elements of this novel are expressed in the words of the English translator W.W. Worster in his footnote in December 1920: 'It is the life story of a man in the wilds, the genesis and gradual development of a homestead, the unit of humanity, in the unfilled, uncleared tracts that still remain in the Norwegian Highlands. It is an epic of earth; the history of a microcosm. Its dominant note is one of patient strength and simplicity; the mainstay of its working is the tacit, stern, yet loving alliance between Nature and the Man who faces her himself, trusting to himself and her for the physical means of life, and the spiritual contentment with life which she must grant if he be worthy. . .The story is epic in its magnitude, in its calm, steady progress and unhurrying rhythm, in its vast and intimate humanity. The author looks upon his characters with a great, all-tolerant sympathy, aloof yet kindly, as a god.' (Introduction by Wikipedia)"

Knut Hamsun (Author), Greg W. (Narrator)

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