Jostein Gaarder
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Jostein Gaarder is a Norwegian author born in 1952 who is best known for writing fiction that explores philosophical ideas in an accessible way. His works, particularly novels aimed at both young readers and adults, have made him one of the most widely read contemporary Norwegian writers internationally.
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Person · Open Library
- Born
- 1952
- Works
- 253
Top works
- Sofies verden
- Maya
- Diagnosen
- Sophie's World (SparkNotes Literature Guide)
- Anna
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Writing · Oslo, Norway
Known for
- Volle Kanne — Self1999
- Markus and Diana — Self1996
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Jostein Gaarder ( Norwegian: [ˈjùːstæɪn ˈɡòːɖər]; born 8 August 1952) is a Norwegian intellectual and author of several novels, short stories, and children's books. Gaarder often writes from the perspective of children, exploring their sense of wonder about the world. He often utilizes metafiction in his works and constructs stories within stories. His best known work is the novel Sophie's World (1991). It has been translated into 60 languages; there are over 40 million copies in print.
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1952 births20th-century Norwegian novelists20th-century Norwegian short story writers21st-century Norwegian novelists21st-century Norwegian short story writersBancarella Prize winnersCritics of JudaismLiving peopleNorwegian children's writersNorwegian male short story writersPeople educated at Oslo Cathedral SchoolUniversity of Oslo alumni