Which novel by Hamsun portrays the "pleading of the bone marrow"?
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Answer
The novel Hunger by Knut Hamsun portrays the "pleading of the bone marrow". This refers to the protagonist's intense hunger, which is so great that it seems to be coming from his very bones. The novel follows the protagonist as he wanders around Oslo, desperately trying to find food. He is constantly in a state of hunger, and his thoughts are constantly focused on food.
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