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Dag Solstad is a Norwegian writer who was born on 14 June 1941 in Sandefjord, Norway. He grew up in Tønsberg and later attended the University of Oslo where he studied literature, philosophy and history. After university he worked as a teacher and librarian before becoming a full-time writer.
Solstad began his writing career in the 1970s with the publication of his first text, The amateur (The amateur). He published a number of novels, collections of short stories and essays, and is considered one of the most important and influential contemporary writers in Norway.
His work often focuses on the everyday aspects of life and he is known for his unique and experimental style. Some of his most notable works include Generous People, Armand V., One day you will be great, Roman 1987 og When I'm about to turn gal (When I’m About to Go Crazy).
Existentialist?
Dag Solstad is known for his works that delve into existential and philosophical themes. His writing often focuses on the search for meaning and purpose in a world that can seem devoid of both. Through his characters, Solstad explores the various ways in which individuals try to give meaning to their lives and come to terms with life's existential realities.
Solstad's writing can be read as an exploration of the human condition and the various existential questions that arise as a result of it. This can be seen in his portrayal of characters searching for answers and struggling to come to terms with their place in the world.
Themes related to time are typical in Solstad's work. He often uses the passage of time as a means to illustrate the fleeting nature of life and the way people's experiences and perspectives change over time. This helps to emphasize the idea that life is a journey and that the meaning we find in it is something that is constantly changing.
Overall can Solstad's Day writing is seen as a meditation on the nature of existence and the meaning of life. Through his characters and their struggles, he provides insight into the human condition and the various existential questions that arise as a result of this condition. At the same time, he emphasizes the importance of embracing life's uncertainties and finding meaning in the face of these uncertainties.
Collected works
Journal of a Work Day, 1971)
Working people (Working People, 1973)
Sad novella (Now Novella, 1976)
The wonder of love (Wonder of Love, 1978)
Subject search (Subject Search, 1981)
When I'm going crazy (When I’m About to Go Crazy, 1984)
Living and dead (Living and Dead, 1986)
Kind of like that (So for So, 1989)
So for so 2 (So for So 2, 1991)
- May (May 17, 1992)
Professor Andersen's night (Professor Andersen’s Night, 1993)
Generous people (Generous People, 1995)
Room for many (Room for Many, 1997)
Night is the Mother of the Day, 1999)
One day you will be great (One Day You’ll Be Big, 2000)
So for so 3 (So for So 3, 2002)
Diary 2002-2003 (Diary 2002-2003, 2003)
Having said that (When It’s Said, 2005)
The amateur (The Amateur, 2007)
So for so 4 (So for So 4, 2010)
So for so 5 (So for So 5, 2013)
Room for many
Room for many (Room for Many) was first published in 1997 and is the novel about Helge Bringsværd, who is a teacher and writer. The story unfolds over a period of several years and follows Helge's professional and personal life, including his relationship with his colleagues and family, and his struggle to find meaning in work and life.
The novel explores themes such as identity and alienation. It is known for its realistic and detailed depiction of the mundane aspects of everyday life, as well as its exploration of the inner thoughts and feelings of its characters.
Critics praised its honest and realistic depiction of the human condition, its subtle and nuanced characterization, and its exploration of the inner thoughts and feelings of its characters. It is considered one of the most important works in contemporary Norwegian literature.
The novel was well received by critics and is considered one of Solstad's most important works. It was nominated for the Nordic Council's Literature Prize in 1997, and it has been translated into several languages, including English.
When I'm going crazy
When I'm going crazy (When I'm About to Go Crazy) is an older novel by Solstad published in 1984.
The novel tells the story of a man named Trond Sander, who is a teacher and writer. The story unfolds over a period of several years and follows Trond's professional and personal life, including his relationships with his colleagues and family, and his struggle to find meaning in work and life.
The novel explores themes such as identity, alienation and the human condition. It is known for its realistic and detailed depiction of the mundane aspects of everyday life, as well as its exploration of the inner thoughts and feelings of its characters.
Critics praised its honest and realistic depiction of the human condition, its subtle and nuanced characterization, and its exploration of the inner thoughts and feelings of its characters. It is considered one of the most important works in contemporary Norwegian literature.
When I'm going crazy is considered by critics to be one of Solstad's most accessible novels, and it is the first of his novels to gain a wide readership. It is considered a turning point in his career, as it marked a departure from the more experimental and avant-garde style of his early novels, and it has been praised for its honest and realistic portrayal of the human condition. The novel was well received by critics and is considered one of Solstad's most important works. It was nominated for the Nordic Council's Literature Prize in 1984, and it has been translated into several languages, including English.
The Amateur (The Amateur)
The amateur was first published in 2007. It is considered one of the most important works in Norwegian contemporary literature. As one of Solstad's most philosophical novels, it is a complex and ambitious work. The novel tells the story of a man named Anders Bender, who is an amateur philosopher and teacher. The story unfolds over a period of several years and follows Anders' professional and personal life, including his relationship with his colleagues and family, and his struggle to find meaning in work and life. The novel explores themes such as identity, alienation and the human condition. It is known for its realistic and detailed depiction of the mundane aspects of everyday life, as well as its exploration of the inner thoughts and feelings of its characters. The novel was nominated for the Norwegian Literature Critics Award in 2007. It is a novel that explores the idea of what it means to be an amateur in a society where professionals are the norm. It has been praised for its honest and realistic portrayal of the human condition, its subtle and nuanced characterization and its exploration of the inner thoughts and feelings of its characters.
One day you will be great
One day you will be great (One Day You'll Be Big) was published in 1990, and tells the story of a young boy named Arvid Jansen, who grows up in a small town in Norway in the 1970s. The story takes place over a period of several years and follows Arvid's life as he begins to discover the world around him. The novel explores themes such as childhood, growing up and the passage of time.
"One day you will be big" was well received by critics and is considered one of Solstad's important works. It was nominated for the Norwegian Literary Critics Award in 1990, and it has been translated into several languages, including English.
Critics praised the novel for its honest and realistic depiction of childhood and growing up, its subtle and nuanced characterization, and its exploration of the inner thoughts and feelings of its characters. The book is considered by critics to be one of Solstad's most autobiographical novels
The Nobel Prize?
Dag Solstad is considered the most important and influential contemporary writer in Norway. Known for his unique and experimental style, his works often focus on the mundane aspects of everyday life. He has won many awards and honors for his work, including the Brage Prize, the Norwegian Literary Critics Prize and the Nordic Council's Literature Prize. His works have been translated into many languages, and he is considered a respected and prominent author both in Norway and internationally. These examples demonstrate how his literary influence, as well as his unique style, the complexity of his characters, and his ability to capture the essence of the human condition, make him worthy of consideration for the Nobel Prize in Literature. Many literary experts and critics consider him a deserving candidate for the award because of his contribution to the literary world and his works. But it is of course ultimately up to the Nobel Prize Committee to decide who will be awarded the prize each year.
See also MODERN TIMES's article on AGORA's issue about Solstad here.
