Wanderer Under The Autumn Star And On Muted Strings
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Wanderers
In "Wanderers," Knut Hamsun crafts a profound exploration of human existence through the lens of two wandering souls in the Norwegian landscape. The narrative unfolds with an impressionistic style, merging the psychological depth characteristic of Hamsun's works with vivid natural descriptions. This novel is both a reflection of the early 20th-century modernist movement and a poignant meditation on alienation, identity, and the search for meaning amidst the backdrop of a changing world. Hamsun's introspective prose invites readers to ponder the fluidity of life and the profound connections humans create with both each other and their environment. Knut Hamsun, a Nobel Prize-winning author, was deeply influenced by his own experiences of wanderlust and existential questioning. Hailing from Norway, Hamsun drew inspiration from his rural upbringing and personal struggles with societal expectations. His early years, characterized by poverty and a relentless search for artistic truth, shaped his philosophical outlook, enabling him to convey complex emotional landscapes in his writing. This background is essential for understanding the depth and nuance of "Wanderers," as it mirrors his own internal conflicts and triumphs. For readers seeking an introspective journey that intertwines lyrical prose with poignant themes of solitude and connection, "Wanderers" is an essential read. Hamsun's exploration of the human psyche and the existential dilemmas faced by his characters will resonate deeply, appealing to those who appreciate the intricate dance between nature and the human spirit.
A Wanderer Plays on Muted Strings
A new edition of Hamsun's charming novel, related in subject and characters to Under the Autumn Star (Sun & Moon Press).
The Wanderer
The Wanderer consists of two closely related novels, Under the Autumn Star and On Muted Strings, has been acclaimed as one of Hamsun's greatest works. The narrator, Knut Pedersen (Hamsun's real name), is a complicated character in search of the simple life, which he hopes to attain by wandering around the Norwegian countryside doing such work as he can find. His quest is continually frustrated, not least by his susceptibility to the wives and daughters of successive employers. In Under the Autumn Star he joins forces, first, with Grindhusen, a man bessed with the faith that "something will turn up"; later with Lars Falkenberg, whose dubious talents include the tuning of pianos. Knut and Lars end up as workmen on the estate of a certain Captain Falkenberg (no relation), with whose wife each falls in love. In due course, Knut is laid off and, in futile pursuit of the women he is now helplessly infatuated, eventually fins himself sucked back into the city he had fled. "A wanderer plays on nuted strings," explains Knut, now six years older, "when he reaches the age of two score years and ten." Among this sequel's qualities is the poignancy with which it conveys that sense of aging. Both novels show Hamsun at the height of his powers: lyrical and passionate, ironic yet deeply humane, master of one of the most original prose styles in modern literature, brilliantly translated here by Oliver and Gunnvor Stallybrass.