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What do Hamsun's Nordland novels often employ?

  • Local dialect, irony, and humour

  • Rhyme, metaphor and simile

  • Allegory, allusion and anaphora

  • Hyperbole, haiku and homophones

Answer

Local dialect, irony, and humour are often employed in Hamsun's Nordland novels. This is because they are set in the Nordland region of Norway, which has a strong local culture and dialect. Hamsun uses these elements to create a sense of place and to give his novels a unique flavour. The irony and humour also help to lighten the tone of the novels, which can be quite dark at times.
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