"Hunger" by Knut Hamsun

What's the general mood of this book? What is the author's attitude? Is it dark, humorous, or maybe a combination?

hungry

My translation made it seem darkly humorous.

Do you know which one that is?

I have Dover's George Egerton version and it's honestly one of the funniest book I've ever read.

Thing is, I'm not sure if this is the result of translation or if Hamsun is supposed to be funny (in a very dark, kafkaesque (excuse the word) manner)

Penguin

Your post sounds like you're trying to make people do your homework.

It's bleak, and the protagonist(who is also arguably the author, as it's supposed to be semi-autobiographical) has a level of dedication to societal rules and norms that actively destroys him. It makes for a sad, funny and somewhat facepalm inducing feeling, as your outside perspective allows you to see how foolish he's being.

>Your post sounds like you're trying to make people do your homework.

i thought that was what this board was for?

In norwegian it is kinda humorous, not that dark at all desu

Ok, thanks. And I'm not using this for any homework; I just like to learn things about the books I read for pleasure beforehand.