Septology by Jon Fosse sold to Rowohlt during Frankfurt Bookfair

October 16 2017

Septology is a new work of prose by Jon Fosse. The first two parts out of seven will be published during Frankfurt Bookfair in 2019, when Norway is Guest of Honour. The next parts of this work, still in writing, will be published in 2021 and 2023.
Rowohlt acquired rights for the whole work, all seven parts, last week during Frankfurt Bookfair. This new masterpiece is by now sold to Rowohlt in Germany, Fitzcarraldo in UK and Batzer in Denmark.

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August 23 2024

Olaug Nilssen awarded the 2024 Amalie Skram Prize

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June 24 2024

Aslak Nore and "The Sea Cemetery" take Italy by storm

April 17 2024

French success and more for Aslak Nore

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Come meet us in Bologna!

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