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“...folk drak brus med sprit i og åt smørogbrød med røkelaks og svinerul og bringebærsyltetøi på, og de hadde jo hørt så megt om disse lækkerier at de lo så tårerne trillet mens de åt dem.”

Quote by Knut Hamsun

Work

La Ville de Segelfoss

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Author

Knut Hamsun
Knut Hamsun

Norwegian author known for his unique literary style and profound psychological descriptions. Hamsun's works often explore themes of loneliness, despair, and the meaning of human existence. His most famous works include 'Hunger' and 'Growth of the Soil'. more

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