Look Back on Happiness

"Look Back on Happiness" by Knut Hamsun is a reflective and introspective novel that follows the life of a man seeking meaning and fulfillment in the Norwegian countryside. The protagonist, a writer, retreats from society to find solace in nature, contemplating love, solitude, and the simple pleasures of life. Hamsun’s lyrical prose and deep philosophical insights create a meditative exploration of human happiness and inner peace.