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Pán : Regény by Knut Hamsun
by Hamsun, Knut, 1859-1952Description
Pán : Regény by Knut Hamsun is a novel written in the late 19th century. The narrative revolves around the character Tamás Glahn, a solitary hunter living in the northern wilderness, who contemplates his memories, experiences, and the ephemeral nature of love and companionship. It encapsulates themes of idealism contrasted with the stark realities of life and introduces readers to the profound emotional depths of its characters. The opening of the novel sets the stage for Tamás Glahn’s introspections about his past, particularly focusing on a time when he lived in a simple cabin surrounded by nature. He recalls vivid memories of the eternal northern summer and his connection with the land, his dog, Asopus, and the fleeting interactions with people in his life. Glahn’s narrative touches on themes of solitude, the beauty of nature, and the underlying melancholy of unfulfilled desires, leading to reflections on a particular young woman named Edvarda. Through Tamás’s contemplative thoughts, readers gain insight into his character, his desires, and the emotional turbulence of longing intertwined with nature’s magnificence. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
