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In the Land of the Cyclops

Essays
By Karl Ove Knausgaard and Karl Ove Knausgård
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In the Land of the Cyclops is a collection of essays by Karl Ove Knausgaard, where he explores various themes related to art and culture. The book delves into the nature of creativity, examining the power of art in everyday life and often reflecting on personal experiences. Through these essays, Knausgaard provides an insightful look at the human condition, contemplating subjects ranging from literature and visual arts to philosophy.
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You might enjoy this book if you're interested in the fine interplay between art, culture, and human experience. It offers insightful essays that delve into the nuances of creative expression and its impact on both individual and societal levels, making it perfect for readers keen on exploring deep, reflective perspectives on contemporary culture.

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In the Land of the Cyclops

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A brilliantly wide-ranging essay collection from the author of My Struggle, spanning literature, philosophy, art and how our daily and creative lives intertwine.

In the Land of the Cyclops marks Karl Ove Knausgaard's first collection of essays to be published in English. These brilliant and wide-ranging pieces meditate on themes familiar from his groundbreaking fiction.

In this collection, Knausgaard discusses Madame Bovary, the Northern Lights, Ingmar Bergman, and the work of an array of writers and visual artists, including Knut Hamsun, Michel Houellebecq, Anselm Kiefer, and Cindy Sherman.

These essays beautifully capture Knausgaard's ability to mediate between the deeply personal and the universal, demonstrating his trademark self-scrutiny and his deep longing to authentically see, understand, and experience the world.

'Knausgaard is among the finest writers alive' - New York Times

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In the Land of the Cyclops is praised as a profound and eclectic collection of essays. The author is compared to a modern Roland Barthes, with the ability to surprise readers with unexpected, casual insights.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781784700386

Publisher: Vintage Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 05 January 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Vintage

Contributors:

  • Translated by Martin Aitken
  • Translated by Martin Aitken

Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 21.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 257g

Pages: 320

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Arts & Culture Biography & Memoir Karl Ove Knausgaard Karl Ove Knausgård Non-Fiction Penguin Books Philosophy & Psychology Philosophy & Stoicism

About the Author

Karl Ove Knausgaard (Author) Karl Ove Knausgaard's My Struggle cycle has been heralded as a masterpiece all over the world. From A Death in the Family to The End, the novels move through childhood into adulthood and, together, form an enthralling portrait of human life. Knausgaard has been awarded the Norwegian Critics Prize for Literature, the Brage Prize and the Jerusalem Prize. His work, which also includes the Seasons Quartet and the Morning Star series (The Morning Star, The Wolves of Eternity and The Third Realm) is published in thirty-five languages. Martin Aitken (Translator) Martin Aitken's translations of Scandinavian literature number some 35 books. His work has appeared on the shortlists of the International DUBLIN Literary Award (2017) and the U.S. National Book Awards (2018), as well as the 2021 International Booker Prize. He received the PEN America Translation Prize in 2019.

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