"Hunger" by Knut Hamsun is a masterpiece of Norwegian literature, which was published in 1890. In this novel, the author recreates the inner world of his main character, an artist who found himself in a state of deep and extreme poverty. Combining realism with symbolism, Hamsun successfully reproduces the psychological portrait of the hero, his conflicts, sufferings and searches in places where severe hunger oppresses. This book remains a relevant and powerful reflection on human nature and society, and leaves an imprint on the heart of everyone who turns to its pages.