Hunger, by Knut Hamsun, is an excellent read, it describes with dry humor what starvation does to the author's psyche and creativity. He goes from creative burs

Hunger, by Knut Hamsun, is an excellent read, it describes with dry humor what starvation does to the author's psyche and creativity. He goes from creative bursts of enthusiasm to the darkest moments of depression, from eviction to high hopes of getting published. Never at peace, but always hoping and trying. Recommended reading.