Wanderers

Author: Hamsun, Knut

Synopsis:

In 'Wanderers' by Knut Hamsun, we follow the journey of a young man named August, who finds himself caught between the allure of the city and the call of the wild. As he navigates through various encounters and experiences, August's restless spirit and search for meaning lead him down a path of self-discovery and introspection. Set against the backdrop of late 19th-century Norway, this captivating novel explores the complexities of human nature and the eternal quest for purpose.

Genres: Literary fiction, coming-of-age, psychological drama

Themes: Identity, existentialism, nature versus civilization, societal expectations

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