About Jostein Gaarder
Jostein Gaarder 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.
Known for:
The Solitaire Mystery|Sophie's World
Notable works:
Sofies verden
Awards:
Peer Gynt Literary Award|Norwegian School Librarians Association Literature Award|Commander of the Order of St. Olav|Brage Prize honorary award|Q130553019|Bancarella Literary Prize|Q137449821|Riksmålsforbundets barne- og ungdomsbokpris|International Literary Award Janusz Korczak|Q1733763|Norwegian Booksellers' Prize
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