Task: Explanation
Input (English): Knut Hamsun (August 4, 1859 – February 19, 1952) was a major Norwegian writer, who was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1920. Hamsun's work spans more than 70 years and shows variation with regard to the subject, perspective and environment. He published more than 20 novels, a collection of poetry, some short stories and plays, a travelogue, and some essays. Question: Are Knut Hamsun and Peter Straub of the same nationality? Answer: no
Output (English): Knut Hamsun August 4, 1859 – February 19, 1952 was a major Norwegian writer, who was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1920.