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Knut Hamsum

1859-1952

Knut Hamsun was a Norwegian writer born on August 4, 1859.

Biography

Knut Hamsun was a Norwegian writer born on August 4, 1859.

He is known for his innovative novels, including 'Hunger' and 'Growth of the Soil'.

Hamsun was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1920 for his literary work that earned him international recognition.

Throughout his career, Hamsun was a controversial figure due to his political views, but his literary legacy endures as one of the pillars of Norwegian and European literature.

He passed away on February 19, 1952, leaving a lasting legacy in world literature..