Mysteries
by Hamsun, Knut
Mysteries is a classic of European literature, one of the seminal novels of the twentieth century. It is the story of Johan Nagel, a strange young man who arrives to spend a summer in a small Norwegian coastal town. His presence acts as a catalyst for the hidden impulses, concealed thoughts and darker instincts of the local people. Cursed with the ability to understand the human soul, especially his own, Nagel can foresee, but cannot prevent, his own self-destruction.
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- Full title :Mysteries.
Summary
Mysteries is a classic of European literature, one of the seminal novels of the twentieth century. It is the story of Johan Nagel, a strange young man who arrives to spend a summer in a small Norwegian coastal town. His presence acts as a catalyst for the hidden impulses, concealed thoughts and darker instincts of the local people. Cursed with the ability to understand the human soul, especially his own, Nagel can foresee, but cannot prevent, his own self-destruction.
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- Publication Date:2011.
Publication Statements
- Publisher(s):Souvenir Press
- Place of Publication:London
- Language:eng
- Publication Date:2011.
The Physical Object
- Description:1 online resource (375 pages)
Edition Identifiers
- ISBN:9780285639904, 0285639900
- oclc:ocn779826555
- LC Classification:PT8950.H3
- Dewey Decimal:839.8/2/36
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