Hamsun, Knut 1859-1952 creator Worster, W. J. Alexander (William John Alexander) 1882-1929 text utu 2005 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Wanderers" by Knut Hamsun is a novel written during the late 19th century. The book features an autobiographical protagonist, Knut Pedersen, who navigates themes of longing and introspection as he reflects on his past and desires a return to peace amid the struggle of life. Hamsun's writing often delves deeply into the psychological aspects of his characters, revealing their innermost emotions and vulnerabilities. The opening of "Wanderers" sets a reflective tone, introducing us to Knut Pedersen as he reminisces about a lost tranquility, recalling images of nature and a desire to escape from city life. He finds himself on a remote island, where he experiences a profound sense of joy intertwined with melancholy, juxtaposing his memories of youth with his current state of quiet desperation. As he interacts with local inhabitants, including Old Gunhild and the painter Grindhusen, the narrative foreshadows a deeper exploration of human connections and the intricate web of relationships that shape his introspections. Hamsun’s elegant prose paints a rich portrait of a quest for meaning and identity, threading moments of nostalgia throughout the character’s journey. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Under the autumn star -- A wanderer plays on muted strings. Release date is 2005-03-01 Text file produced by Eric Eldred, Robert Connal and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team HTML file produced by David Widger Original publication data not identified Norway -- Fiction Norwegian fiction -- Translations into English PT Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/7762 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/7762 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133212.0 7762