Autumn

Name: Autumn
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9781784703264
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From the Sunday Times Bestselling Author (Seasons Quartet 1)

By Karl Ove Knausgaard and Karl Ove Knausgård

Series: Seasons Quartet

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Autumn by Karl Ove Knausgaard is a reflective meditation on the small, often overlooked details of everyday life, inspired by personal letters the author writes to his unborn daughter. The book explores the beauty in ordinary moments, offering poignant observations on nature, art, and the passage of time. Through short essays, Knausgaard invites readers to see the world anew, blending introspection with cultural insight.
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You might enjoy this book if you appreciate beautifully crafted meditations and reflections on the ordinary aspects of life. The author offers rich, evocative descriptions and deep insights into everyday moments, making it a delightful read for those who find beauty in the mundane. It's perfect for lovers of literature that blurs the line between art and personal reflection.

Autumn

The Sunday Times bestseller from literary phenomenon Karl Ove Knausgaard, a love letter about the world written by a father to his unborn daughter.

'Inspiring, surprising...

From global literary superstar Karl Ove Knausgaard, a love letter about the world written in short dazzling pieces - by a father to his unborn daughter

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From global literary superstar Karl Ove Knausgaard, Autumn is a love letter about the world, written in short, dazzling pieces by a father to his unborn daughter.

The Sunday Times bestseller from literary phenomenon Karl Ove Knausgaard, it is a love letter about the world written by a father to his unborn daughter.

"Inspiring, surprising... Autumn will warm and enlighten anyone who opens their eyes to it" - The Times

Autumn begins with a letter Karl Ove Knausgaard writes to his unborn daughter. He adds one short piece each day, describing the material and natural world - from twilight to the migration of birds, from Van Gogh to forgiveness - with the precision and mesmerising intensity that have become his trademark.

With artwork by Vanessa Baird

"This book is full of wonders... The world feels repainted" - New York Times

Series: Seasons Quartet

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Karl Ove Knausgaard's Autumn is praised for its vivid essays that capture the wonders of everyday life with a fresh perspective. The book provides an inspiring and surprising look at the world from the viewpoint of a prospective parent, filled with lyrical reflections and deep insights. Reviewers highlight Knausgaard's ability to transform mundane subjects into profound observations, creating a sense of renewed appreciation for the ordinary.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781784703264

Publisher: Vintage Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 30 September 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Vintage

Contributors:

Translated by Ingvild Burkey
Illustrated by Vanessa Baird

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 18.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 206.0mm

Weight: 377g

Pages: 240

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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. Vanessa Baird (Illustrator) Vanessa Baird (1963) was born in Oslo, where she now lives and works. She has an MA from the Royal College of Art, London, and in 2015 she won the Lorck Schive Art Prize, Norway's biggest contemporary art prize.