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Ir a BibliotecaVictoria: A Love Story
- Idioma
- Inglés
- Publicado en
- Editorial
- Farrar, Straus and Giroux
- Páginas
- 170
- ISBN
- 9780374283445
Temas
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Otras ediciones (17)
Otras ediciones

Victoria En Kærligheds Historie...
2022 • LEGARE STREET Press
Danés

Victoria
1994 • Sun & Moon Press
Inglés

Victoria
2010 • Timaş Yayınları
Turco

Victoria (Condor Books)
1974 • Souvenir Press Ltd
Inglés

Victoria
2015 • Nórdica Libros
Español

Victoria A Love Story
1974 • Souvenir Press
Inglés

Victoria
2009 • Penguin USA, Inc.
Inglés

Victoria eine Liebesgeschichte
1995 • List
Alemán

Victoria en kjaerligheds historie
1998 • Gyldendal
Noruego

Victoria die Geschichte einer Liebe
1999 • Dt. Taschenbuch-Verlag
Alemán

Victoria
2009 • Nórdica Libros
Español

Victoria A Love Story
1980 • Bard Books/Avon
Inglés

Victoria: A love story (Noonday)
1972 • Noonday Press
Inglés

Victoria
2012 • Profile
Inglés

Victoria
2016 • Antik Kitap
Turco

Victoria; Die Geschichte Einer Liebe;
2022 • Creative Media Partners, LLC
Alemán

Victoria; Die Geschichte Einer Liebe;
2018 • Creative Media Partners, LLC
Alemán
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Knut Hamsun's "Victoria" is widely praised for its exquisite and poetic prose, often described as lyrical, elegant, and vibrant. Many reviewers highlight the novella as a testament to Hamsun's artistic growth and maturity, showcasing a tighter, more streamlined narrative style and a masterful blend of matter-of-fact observations with heartbreaking lyrical expressions that give it a remarkably modern feel for a 19th-century work. The book is commended for its intense and nuanced psychological portrait of young love, obsession, and loss, exploring the complexities of emotions and the impact of social class with depth. Hamsun's skillful narrative techniques, including minimal dialogue and free indirect narration, are appreciated for engaging the reader and affording him total control over the story. The English translation by Sverre Lyngstad also receives particular acclaim for its balance of flow and accessible syntax.
However, some readers found "Victoria" to be less powerful or impactful than Hamsun's other renowned novels. A recurring criticism concerns the characters, with some reviewers struggling to connect emotionally or finding them frustratingly self-sabotaging due to pride and a glaring inability to communicate effectively. Their actions are occasionally described as overly melodramatic or resembling "bratty teenagers." The plot itself is sometimes deemed conventional, predictable, or even "flat" and "dull" by a few, with certain dialogues perceived as awkward or absurd. While the poetic style is generally admired, some felt it could be too restrained or not always convincing, leading to a less engrossing narrative for certain readers. Additionally, a few reviewers suggested that "Victoria" might not be the ideal entry point for those new to Hamsun's body of work.
Overall, "Victoria" is considered a significant work in Hamsun's oeuvre, showcasing his artistic development and unique literary voice. Despite some criticisms regarding character engagement and plot conventionality, most reviewers found it to be a beautiful and intensely emotional portrayal of love, offering profound reflections on social class, pride, and the nature of human connection. It is recommended for empathetic readers who appreciate lyrical, introspective, and tragic romantic novellas, especially those interested in Hamsun's unique style and artistic evolution. The book is particularly suited for those who enjoy stories that evoke a bygone era of romance and delve into the psychological aspects of love and loss.
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