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August 4, 1859
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February 19, 1952
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Knut Pedersen Hamsun
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published more than 20 novels, a collection of poetry, some short stories and plays, a travelogue, works of non-fiction and some essays
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Knut Hamsun , born as Knut Pedersen Hamsun on August 4, 1859, , in Vågå, Norway , was a Norwegian writer, screenwriter, poet, novelist, playwright, and critic . Hamsun authored more than 20 novels, a collection of poetry, some short stories, plays, travelogues, works of non-fiction, and essays . He is best known for his novels, such as "Hunger" , "Mysteries" , "Growth of the Soil" , "Pan" , and "Victoria" .
Hamsun received the 1920 Nobel Prize in Literature for his novel "Growth of the Soil" . He was also the father of Tore Hamsun .
Knut Hamsun passed away on February 19, 1952, in Grimstad, Norway .
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