hamsun
Definition
Proper noun: * Knut Hamsun: The pen name of Knut Pedersen, a Norwegian author. He is recognized as a significant figure in 20th-century literature, known for his psychological depth and innovative narrative techniques. He was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1920.
Usage
- As a subject: is often studied in courses on modernist literature.
- In possessive form: early works, such as , broke with literary conventions of his time.
- With titles: The novels of explore themes of alienation and the irrational mind.
Advanced Usage
- "Hamsunesque" (adjective): Characteristic of or resembling the literary style or themes of Knut Hamsun, particularly focusing on internal monologue, the protagonist's alienation from society, and a deep connection to nature.
- The novel's stream-of-consciousness narrative and isolated protagonist felt distinctly Hamsunesque.
Variants and Related Words
- Knut Hamsun: The full name of the author.
- Knut Pedersen: The author's birth name.
Synonyms
- Author: A writer of a book, article, or report.
- Novelist: A person who writes novels.
- Literary figure: A person who is well-known in the field of literature.
Notes on Meaning
This word refers specifically and exclusively to the Norwegian Nobel laureate author Knut Hamsun. It is not a common noun and does not have other general meanings. Discussion of this figure often includes his controversial political sympathies later in life, which exist separately from the evaluation of his literary contributions.
Noun
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Norwegian writer of novels (1859-1952)
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