Knut Hamsun

Knut Hamsun

writer Norway

Knut Hamsun was a Norwegian author and Nobel laureate, known for his innovative literary techniques and exploration of human psychology in works such as 'Hunger' and 'Growth of the Soil.'

Born on Aug 04, 1859 (166 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
8,070
Power
452$
Sentiment
3.96
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Slovenia 1 2.00 0.10% +0% 2,078,938 2,052 $56,000 55$
Guyana 1 2.00 0.10% +0% 786,552 759 $6,000 6$
Norway 1 5.00 0.10% +0% 5,421,241 5,258 $403,000 391$
Totals 3 8,286,731 8,069 $465,000 452$
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Guyana Guyana: Knut Hamsun is a Norwegian writer who infamously gifted his Nobel Literature medal to Nazi propaganda minister Joseph Goebbels. 2

Stabroek News: An act of empty symbolism

Norway Norway: Knut Hamsun is also among the authors whose works have been excluded from the curriculum. 5

Aftenposten: Hvorfor leser vi ikke i norsktimene, kunnskapsminister?

Norway Norway: Knut Hamsun is mentioned as a Norwegian author who supported the Nazis and praised Hitler. 2

Aftenposten: Jeg har elsket Kanye Wests musikk. Nå kjenner jeg på avsky.

Norway Norway: Knut Hamsun's book 'Sult' has been returned to the library after 107 years. 9

Aftenposten: Førsteutgave levert tilbake til biblioteket etter 107 år