Pan is a short, lyrical novel set in a small village in northern Norway. Lieutenant Thomas Glahn, a hunter who lives in a hut in the forest with his dog, delights in the woods, the seasons and the light summer nights. His life changes when he meets Edvarda, the daughter of the local merchant, and their proud, unpredictable relationship begins. The book blends nature writing with a study of desire, pride and misunderstanding, and is often counted among Hamsun's finest works.