"Famine: Book One" by Knut Hamsun is a masterpiece of Norwegian literature, which tells the story of a young writer who finds himself in a vortex of cruel hunger and suffering. Through the picturesque descriptions of nature and internal psychological observations of the author, the reader has the opportunity to feel every moment of the heroic struggle for survival in conditions of tangible limitation. The book not only prompts to think about the nature of human existence and needs, but also captivates with its skill and depth of depiction of the mental experiences of the main character. Readers who appreciate classic works and the depth of psychological analysis will discover new horizons in the study of human nature and essence.