Binding: Paperback
Description: When the snow water had broken crevices open in the mountain a shot or even just a sharp cry was enough to tear loose a huge slab and send it toppling. Lieutenant Thomas Glahn spends a summer in northern Norway where the midnight sun triggers a short but intense release of energies. Living out of a rudimentary hut on the edge of the forest he pursues a solitary existence hunting fishing and engaging intermittently with the inhabitants of the nearby coastal village. Among these is Edvarda daughter of the wealthy local trader Herr Mack. Their mutual attraction rapidly develops into an erotic fascination shot through with suspicions and jealousies; a series of fraught encounters culminates in violent actions with unforeseen consequences. First published in 1894, Pan was an immediate success and remains a classic of Norwegian literature. It embodies many of the distinctive features of Hamsun's early works in particular a rejection of psychological stereotypes and a style infused by what Hamsun called a 'poetry of the nerves'. Terence Cave's new translation restores the power and virtuosity of Hamsun's original and includes an illuminating introduction and explanatory notes. About THE Series: For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features including expert introductions by leading authorities helpful notes to clarify the text up - to - date bibliographies for further study and much more.
Title: Pan
Author(s): Knut Hamsun, Rem, Tore (Professor Of British Literature In The Department Of Literature, Area Studies, And European Languages, Professor Of British Literature In The Department Of Literature, Area Studies, And European Languages, University Of Oslo)
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Barcode: 9780192893451
Pages: 176 Pages
Publication Date: 9/22/2023
Series: Oxford World's Classics
Category: Fiction In Translation