Very, Very Slowly
In collaboration with
Alf-Kåre Berg (ill.)
Jon Fosse The Nobel Prize
Original title: Uendeleg seint
Publisher: Samlaget, 1989
Genre: Children
Pages: 31 pages
In Jon Fosse’s first children’s book, a young boy grapples with the guilt of having stolen a banana from an old woman.
The book explores themes of guilt, honesty, and the complexity of parent-child relationships. Using his characteristic rhythm and repetition, this book will speak to children and adults alike.
With illustrations by Alf-Kåre Berg.
Foreign rights
Brazilian Portuguese: Companhia das Letras
French: L’Arche éditeur
Italian: Iperborea
Vietnamese: Thời Độ
Awards
Nynorsk barnelitteraturpris
