Hunger (1890)
0.2401Canon Score · ranked #53 all time
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About the book
Hunger (Norwegian: Sult) is a novel by the Norwegian author Knut Hamsun published in 1890 by P.G. Philipsens Forlag. The novel has been hailed as the literary opening of the 20th century and an outstanding example of modern, psychology-driven literature. Hunger portrays the irrationality of the human mind in an intriguing and sometimes humorous manner.
Why it ranks #53
Every list on which Hunger appears, with its position as published.
| List | Authority | Position |
|---|---|---|
| PBS Great American Read (2018) | Editorial list | #55 / 100 |
| The Novel 100 (Burt) | Editorial list | #69 / 100 |
| Bokklubben World Library (2002) | Major international poll | Selected |
| Guardian 1000 Novels (2009) | Critics' canon | Selected |
| 1001 Books You Must Read (union) | Critics' canon | Selected |
| Bloom, The Western Canon (1994) | Editorial list | Selected |