Edvard Munch

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In the diaries, which he is to
write later in his life,

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Edvard Munch often refers
to himself in the third person,

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using the names "Brandt", "Nanssen"

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or "Karlemann".

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You can meet me after dinner.

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Consumption is a widespread disease
in Kristiania nowadays

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especially amongst the poor

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and in crowded areas.

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How long are your working hours?

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From six to six
with an hour's break for lunch.

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- How much do you earn?
- Fifteen crowns a week.

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The year 1884.

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Kristiania, capital city of Norway,

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with beerhalls, cafés,
several tivoli music halls,

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but with no opera, no ballet
and no academy of art.

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Bless us, O Lord,

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and these Thy gifts

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which of Thy bounty

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we are about to receive. Amen.