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Jostein Gaarder

Jostein Gaarder

Norwegianb. 1952Fiction

Norwegian author whose philosophical novel Sophie's World became an international publishing sensation, introducing the history of Western philosophy to millions of readers worldwide.

Works

  • Sophie's WorldPhilosophical novel presenting history of Western philosophy through conversation lessons→
  • The Solitaire MysteryNovel about a magical playing card deck and spiritual quest around the world→
  • Through a Glass Darkly→
  • Hello Is Anybody There?→
  • The Christmas MysteryPhilosophical novel exploring the nativity of Jesus and the nature of reality→

Related

Per Petterson·Lars Saabye Christensen·Jon Fosse
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