Description
In this profound novel, Jon Fosse introduces us to Asle, an aging painter living a solitary life on the Norwegian coast, whose quiet existence is intertwined with that of his neighbor, Åsleik. As the year draws to a close, Asle reflects on his past, his art, and the nature of his reality, particularly as he encounters another man who seems to be his mirror image. This encounter forces a contemplation of identity, memory, and the paths not taken, blurring the lines between two lives that are, in essence, one. Fosse's signature hypnotic prose, masterfully translated by Damion Searls, delves into the existential depths of the human condition, exploring the limits of art and life with exquisite poignancy.
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paperback
Transit Books
Published Jan 1, 2020
340 pages
ISBN: 9781945492419
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First Published
2020
Language
nor
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