Inadvertent

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By Karl Ove Knausgaard

Series: Why I Write

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Inadvertent by Karl Ove Knausgaard explores the author's reflections on the nature of writing and creativity, stemming from his own experiences as a writer. Through personal anecdotes, Knausgaard delves into the challenges and curiosities of his literary journey, offering insights into how unforeseen events can shape a writer's craft and identity. This memoir is a thoughtful examination of the intersections between life, literature, and the unintended paths they take.
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You might enjoy this book if you are captivated by intimate and introspective explorations of an author's creative process. It offers a compelling glimpse into the life and thoughts of a renowned writer, blending personal anecdotes with reflections on literature and art, making it a fascinating read for fans of deep, thoughtful memoirs.

Inadvertent

An accessible and personal “confession” of the creative process of the award-winning Norwegian novelist Karl Ove Knausgaard

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The second book in the Why I Write series provides generous insight into the creative process of the award-winning Norwegian novelist Karl Ove Knausgaard.

"Why I Write" may prove to be the most difficult question Karl Ove Knausgaard has struggled to answer, yet it is central to the project of one of the most influential writers working today. For the Norwegian artist, to write is to resist easy thinking and preconceived notions that inhibit awareness of our lives.

Knausgaard writes to “erode [his] own notions about the world... It is one thing to know something, another to write about it.” The key to enhanced living is the ability to hit upon something inadvertently, to regard it from a position of defenselessness and unknowing.

A deeply personal meditation, Inadvertent is a cogent and accessible guide to the creative process of one of our most prolific and ingenious artists.

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Inadvertent by Karl Ove Knausgaard is appreciated for its introspective exploration of the writing process and the existential questions it raises. It offers comfort to aspiring writers through Knausgaard's candid reflections on his struggles with feelings of inadequacy, providing both a balm for those grappling with similar issues and a thoughtful meditation on the literary life.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780300248517

Publisher: Yale University Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 12 November 2019

Country: United States

Imprint: Yale University Press

Contributors:

Translated by Ingvild Burkey

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 121.0mm

Height: 178.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 98

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Biography & Memoir Karl Ove Knausgaard Musicians, Movie Stars & Creative Biographies Non-Fiction Series: Why I Write

About the Author

Karl Ove Knausgaard is an award-winning Norwegian author whose autobiographical novel cycle, My Struggle, spans six volumes which have been translated into over fifteen languages. His lecture was given at the 2017 Windham-Campbell prize ceremony.