The Man who Lost his Name
The story revolves around a man who loses his name and struggles to regain it. He tries various methods, including visiting a lawyer and attempting to recall his past, but ultimately fails. The narrative explores themes of identity, memory, and the human condition.
By Hjalmar Hjorth Boysen · First published 1907 · Genre: Fiction, Psychological Fiction, Drama · 7 chapters · 20,960 words
First lines
ON the second day of June, 186 -- , a young Norseman, Halfdan Bjerk by name, landed on the pier at Castle Garden. He passed through the straight and narrow gate where he was asked his name, birthplace, and how much money he had, -- at which he grew very much frightened.
"And your destination? " -- demanded the gruff-looking functionary at the desk.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Hjalmar Hjorth Boysen
- Date: 1907 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Fiction, Psychological Fiction, Drama, Literary Fiction, Historical Fiction
- Length: 20,960 words
- Structure: 7 chapters, 228 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Difficult (College Level)
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Genres
- Fiction — The book is a work of narrative prose that tells a story about a man's identity crisis.
- Psychological Fiction — The central theme revolves around the psychological exploration of the protagonist's loss of identity.
- Drama — The narrative is driven by intense character development and emotional themes.
- Literary Fiction — The writing style and thematic depth align with the characteristics of literary fiction.
Tags
Psychological Fiction · Identity Crisis · Existentialism · Absurdism · Philosophical Themes · Literary Experimentation · Stream-of-Consciousness · Inner Monologue · Self-Discovery · Alienation · Loneliness · Disconnection