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.
Background
- Born in
- Oslo
- Educated at
- University of OsloOslo Cathedral School
- Awards
- 🏆 Q130553019🏆 Bancarella Literary Prize🏆 Q137449821🏆 Riksmålsforbundets barne- og ungdomsbokpris🏆 International Literary Award Janusz Korczak
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1952
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