I’ve just finished the book and your review helped me to make sense of it. Couldn’t help pitying the guy for his colossal social hindrances and victorian repressions that keep him from sharing his beautiful and unique views of Nature, his Heideggerian poetic dwelling of the world. Nowadays we would maybe include him in theneurodivergent spectrum for his special interests, hypersensibilities and social challenges, with all the despair and depression that ensues from not fitting into society.
He is my favorite, period. Many translations into English and German, but only one, by James McFarlane, brings out the magnificent cadence in one of the first sentences in the book, the one delivering his great conceit of being the happiest man in the world with no cares whatsoever... Glahn and I are similar, wanderers, with no fixed home, but able to look back at the adventurous life and experiences with lots of green feathers from all over the place, so to speak. I love the book and the setting and the man's painful freedom and independence, the world of his imagination.
I just read the book and I had some doubts about it. This is how I run into this video and channel. I liked the discussion even though I find the interpretation a little bit exaggerated. At the end of the day is your opinion and I respect that. Thank you for your posting, very insightful. I hope I'll be intersecting with your channel for other readings as well.
I like your review over many of other pretentious reviews floating around UA-cam. Thank you! I started with mysteries and liked him so much that I ended up reading 6 of his books - basically everything my library had. When I read a book I read it to learn writing techniques. Knut Hamsun I believe is a goldmine in this regard. What do you think?
Sanjay Adhikari Thank you so much for watching. It's interesting to hear your experience with Hamsun. So far I've only read Hunger - which I do enjoy a whole lot, Pan - which was a better experience as a reread and Victoria - that I didn't like the first time around. I do think the way he describe the surroundings and nature are brilliant though, as well as his use of symbolism, and I do think writers of today can learn from his techniques. Placing a character in an environment he doesn't fit in is an interesting experiment I think he masters well. Mysteries is on my TBR, I've heard a lot of good things. I hope you are having a lovely day 😊
Yay you did one of your Norwegian books, I'm so happy. I'm not sure I'll be reading this one, but I have often thought about reading Hunger, is that one good? I really loved this book talk because you talk about themes and impressions, I think these make for the best type of reviews. I think too many people focus on discussion the plot when there is more interesting things to talk about.
Knowledge Lost Thank you so much, Michael, I'm glad you liked it! I want to talk more about Norwegian books that has been translated, so stay tuned 😊 I had so much fun analysing this novel, even though I didn't enjoy the book itself, and I don't think you need to read this. I remember liking Hunger very well, and will be rereading it next month.
Very good video, Silje. Though I still don't want to read the book. I have only read Hunger and Victoria by him, think it might be time for a Hunger reread at some point. I liked both at the time, but somehow I don't think Victoria will stand up in a reread.
Bookish North Thank you so much, Elisabeth! You don't need to read this, you can listen to me rant about it instead 😉. You already know my feelings regarding Victoria, but it would be interesting to hear your thoughts after a reread! I have high hopes for Hunger 😊
My experience with Hamsun is that I strongly dislike his writing style, but I find the themes in his books interesting. (This video just popped up on my home page, and realised it's from before I realised that you had a UA-cam channel...)
Is this the book you told me about on Snapchat? This was such a great discussion! I adored how you talked about the symbols and the interpretations! It was so interesting to hear that, even if you didn't like the book so much. Your thoughts are so incredibly intelligent!
Silje You can absolutely tell the effort you put in it! An amazing book talk! And yes for long videos!! I haven't read anything by him yet! Interested in hearing your thoughts on Hunger! Have you read that one before too? Unfortunately I don't think I'm able to do any buddy reads until July after finals :D 😬
Yes, Hunger will also be a reread for me. I read it around the same time as I read Pan, and I really liked that one. Hopefully I'll be reading some of his other work sometime this year, he has a big bibliography. I totally understand that you need to wait until you are finished with your finals. We'll be reading Orange is not the only fruit together, right?
Wonderful discussion -- you worked very hard at this. Would you say that Hamsun is the best place to start with Norwegian fiction, or is there someone else (translated I hope) you would suggest I start with? Thanks for your help & advice.
Thank you! I don't think Hamsun is the best place to start with Norwegian fiction (if you're not a big Neo- Romantic Reader). I would recommend some of my favourites Sigrid Undset's Jenny, Alberta and Jacob by Cora Sandel, The Birds and The Seed by Tarjei Vesaas. Or maybe try some Amalie Skram og Henrik Ibsen - I love them as well. And they are all translated :-) If you would like to read Norwegian contemporary, literary fiction you should start with The Bird Tribunal by Agnes Ravatn or a novel by Linn Ullmann.
You should also consider Pan is the deity of sexual desire, thus Glahn has about 5 Girls in total in a short period of time (the latter two being the aboriginal women) I never realized about the gun being a phalic symbol! it makes a lot of sence also knowing that the Deity Pan was ingraved in his powder bag! Personally I loved the book since being from mediterranean descent mostly I feel very in touch with this pannic deity so I felt very comfortable and found many things in common with Glahn :) what do you suggest me to read next? Hunger or Victoria?
machaign Pan as the deity of sexual desire - yes, that makes a lot of sense 😊 And it also fits well with Glahn as a human Pan. Personally I don't like Victoria at all, but it's a novel loved by many. (I was 18 while reading it, so I probably should do a reread at some point) My favourite so far is Hunger - even though the writing and structure in Pan is better. Thank you for watching and commenting!
Thanks for this cool analysis! What are your guesses on him shooting Aesop? Do you think the dog is a symbol of his masculinity so he finally sacrifies it and gives it to Edvarda? Cheers:)
Glahn does sound very unlikeable indeed, haha. This video was really interesting though, so I might pick up Pan after our Hunger buddy read :) I studied sociology/anthropology in university so I'm especially intrigued by the nature vs culture theme!
I’ve just finished the book and your review helped me to make sense of it. Couldn’t help pitying the guy for his colossal social hindrances and victorian repressions that keep him from sharing his beautiful and unique views of Nature, his Heideggerian poetic dwelling of the world. Nowadays we would maybe include him in theneurodivergent spectrum for his special interests, hypersensibilities and social challenges, with all the despair and depression that ensues from not fitting into society.
He is one of my favorites
He is my favorite, period. Many translations into English and German, but only one, by James McFarlane, brings out the magnificent cadence in one of the first sentences in the book, the one delivering his great conceit of being the happiest man in the world with no cares whatsoever... Glahn and I are similar, wanderers, with no fixed home, but able to look back at the adventurous life and experiences with lots of green feathers from all over the place, so to speak. I love the book and the setting and the man's painful freedom and independence, the world of his imagination.
Interesting talk. I' m so glad I found this channel.
I just read the book and I had some doubts about it. This is how I run into this video and channel. I liked the discussion even though I find the interpretation a little bit exaggerated. At the end of the day is your opinion and I respect that.
Thank you for your posting, very insightful. I hope I'll be intersecting with your channel for other readings as well.
Thank you for taking your time to watch and comment :-)
I like your review over many of other pretentious reviews floating around UA-cam. Thank you!
I started with mysteries and liked him so much that I ended up reading 6 of his books - basically everything my library had. When I read a book I read it to learn writing techniques. Knut Hamsun I believe is a goldmine in this regard. What do you think?
Sanjay Adhikari Thank you so much for watching. It's interesting to hear your experience with Hamsun. So far I've only read Hunger - which I do enjoy a whole lot, Pan - which was a better experience as a reread and Victoria - that I didn't like the first time around. I do think the way he describe the surroundings and nature are brilliant though, as well as his use of symbolism, and I do think writers of today can learn from his techniques. Placing a character in an environment he doesn't fit in is an interesting experiment I think he masters well. Mysteries is on my TBR, I've heard a lot of good things.
I hope you are having a lovely day 😊
Great analysis! I read Hunger a while ago, unfortunately I don't remember a single thing about it!
Thank you! I remember liking Hunger, so I look forward to reread it next month :-)
Yay you did one of your Norwegian books, I'm so happy. I'm not sure I'll be reading this one, but I have often thought about reading Hunger, is that one good? I really loved this book talk because you talk about themes and impressions, I think these make for the best type of reviews. I think too many people focus on discussion the plot when there is more interesting things to talk about.
Knowledge Lost Thank you so much, Michael, I'm glad you liked it! I want to talk more about Norwegian books that has been translated, so stay tuned 😊
I had so much fun analysing this novel, even though I didn't enjoy the book itself, and I don't think you need to read this. I remember liking Hunger very well, and will be rereading it next month.
Very good video, Silje. Though I still don't want to read the book. I have only read Hunger and Victoria by him, think it might be time for a Hunger reread at some point. I liked both at the time, but somehow I don't think Victoria will stand up in a reread.
Bookish North Thank you so much, Elisabeth! You don't need to read this, you can listen to me rant about it instead 😉. You already know my feelings regarding Victoria, but it would be interesting to hear your thoughts after a reread! I have high hopes for Hunger 😊
My experience with Hamsun is that I strongly dislike his writing style, but I find the themes in his books interesting.
(This video just popped up on my home page, and realised it's from before I realised that you had a UA-cam channel...)
I don’t enjoy his writing style either, it works for me in Hunger, but at the same time I see that his writing is beautiful too.
@@siljeblomst1 I haven't even bothered to try Hunger since... 1992, I think. 🤣
@@LunaciaBooks 😂😂😂
Glahn is not threatened by Edvarda but by the world she occupies.
Okay
Love your thoughts on this book!
Is this the book you told me about on Snapchat?
This was such a great discussion! I adored how you talked about the symbols and the interpretations! It was so interesting to hear that, even if you didn't like the book so much.
Your thoughts are so incredibly intelligent!
Yes it is! And thank you so so so much for your kind words, Miriam
Silje You can absolutely tell the effort you put in it! An amazing book talk! And yes for long videos!!
I haven't read anything by him yet! Interested in hearing your thoughts on Hunger! Have you read that one before too?
Unfortunately I don't think I'm able to do any buddy reads until July after finals :D 😬
Yes, Hunger will also be a reread for me. I read it around the same time as I read Pan, and I really liked that one. Hopefully I'll be reading some of his other work sometime this year, he has a big bibliography. I totally understand that you need to wait until you are finished with your finals. We'll be reading Orange is not the only fruit together, right?
Silje Yes, I marked that in my Buddy read planner! Already looking forward to that!
Me too :-)
Wonderful discussion -- you worked very hard at this. Would you say that Hamsun is the best place to start with Norwegian fiction, or is there someone else (translated I hope) you would suggest I start with? Thanks for your help & advice.
Thank you! I don't think Hamsun is the best place to start with Norwegian fiction (if you're not a big Neo- Romantic Reader). I would recommend some of my favourites Sigrid Undset's Jenny, Alberta and Jacob by Cora Sandel, The Birds and The Seed by Tarjei Vesaas. Or maybe try some Amalie Skram og Henrik Ibsen - I love them as well. And they are all translated :-) If you would like to read Norwegian contemporary, literary fiction you should start with The Bird Tribunal by Agnes Ravatn or a novel by Linn Ullmann.
this is great -- thanks!!!
tortoise dreams You're welcome 😊Please let me know if you read some of them, and what you think of them 😊
tortoise dreams But if you would like to read Hamsun, I would recommend Hunger. It's his debut, and I remember liking it very much.
I've heard of that one, but you've given me so many good choices it will be easy to find one to read.
You should also consider Pan is the deity of sexual desire, thus Glahn has about 5 Girls in total in a short period of time (the latter two being the aboriginal women)
I never realized about the gun being a phalic symbol! it makes a lot of sence also knowing that the Deity Pan was ingraved in his powder bag!
Personally I loved the book since being from mediterranean descent mostly I feel very in touch with this pannic deity so I felt very comfortable and found many things in common with Glahn :)
what do you suggest me to read next? Hunger or Victoria?
machaign Pan as the deity of sexual desire - yes, that makes a lot of sense 😊 And it also fits well with Glahn as a human Pan.
Personally I don't like Victoria at all, but it's a novel loved by many. (I was 18 while reading it, so I probably should do a reread at some point) My favourite so far is Hunger - even though the writing and structure in Pan is better.
Thank you for watching and commenting!
Thanks for this cool analysis! What are your guesses on him shooting Aesop? Do you think the dog is a symbol of his masculinity so he finally sacrifies it and gives it to Edvarda? Cheers:)
Glahn does sound very unlikeable indeed, haha. This video was really interesting though, so I might pick up Pan after our Hunger buddy read :) I studied sociology/anthropology in university so I'm especially intrigued by the nature vs culture theme!
Oh yes, he is! I'm glad you found the video interesting :-) I look forward to hear your opinion if you decide to pick it up.
I'm sorry for not keeping it to one comment. I would love to know your take on Glahn's relation with Maggie?