Knut Hamsun
Norwegian novelist (1859–1952)
Knut Hamsun was born on August 4, 1859 in Vågå and died on February 19, 1952 in Grimstad, aged 92. Recorded occupations: writer, poet, novelist, playwright and critic. Country of citizenship: Norway. Associated movement: Neo-romanticism. Notable works include “Hunger” and “Growth of the Soil”. Honours include Nobel Prize in Literature and Goethe Medal for Art and Science.
- Born
- August 4, 1859 · Vågå
- Died
- February 19, 1952 · Grimstad
- Age at death
- 92
- Citizenship
- Norway
- Occupations
- writer, poet, novelist, playwright, critic
- Movements
- Neo-romanticism
- Notable works
- Hunger, Growth of the Soil
- Honours
- Nobel Prize in Literature, Goethe Medal for Art and Science
- Wikipedia editions
- 107 languages
- Signature licence
- Public domain
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