Jostein Gaarder
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