Jon Fosse, a master of spare Nordic writing in a diverse range of works including plays, novels, and children’s books, was awarded the Nobel Prize in literature for giving voice to the unsayable.
Fosse’s Norwegian background is the foundation for his exploration of human insecurity and anxiety, according to Anders Olsson, chair of the Nobel literature committee.
One of Norway’s most-performed dramatists, Fosse revealed that he had prepared himself for a decade to receive this news.
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When notified by Norwegian broadcaster NRK, Fosse expressed both surprise and joy at the award.
Recognized “for his innovative plays and prose which give voice to the unsayable,” Fosse has cited Irish writer Samuel Beckett as a key influencer of his minimalistic style.
Fosse’s extensive body of work includes 40 plays, as well as novels, short stories, children’s books, poetry, and essays. Notable titles include “Red, Black,” “Melancholy,” “Morning and Evening,” “Wakefulness,” and “Olav’s Dreams.”
His plays, such as “The Name,” “Dream of Autumn,” and “I am the Wind,” have been staged across Europe and the United States. His work “A New Name: Septology VI-VII” was a finalist for the International Booker Prize in 2022.
Norwegian author Jon Fosse poses for a photo in Oslo on Sept. 6, 2019. (Hakon Mosvold Larsen /NTB Scanpix via AP, File)
In addition to his writing, Fosse has taught writing and consulted on a Norwegian translation of the Bible. The award notification came while Fosse was driving, and he promised to drive home safely.
Fosse is the fourth Norwegian writer to receive the Nobel literature prize, but the first in nearly a century. Previous Norwegian recipients include Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson (1903), Knut Hamsun (1920), and Sigrid Undset (1928).
Fosse writes in Nynorsk, one of the two official written standards of Norwegian, primarily spoken in and around Bergen where he resides. Although only 10% of Norway’s population uses Nynorsk, it is mutually intelligible with Bokmaal, the other written form.
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This award is a significant achievement for a minority language, as stated by Guy Puzey, senior lecturer in Scandinavian Studies at the University of Edinburgh.
Being recognized for his contributions to Norwegian culture, Fosse has been granted the use of an honorary residence within the grounds of the Royal Palace.
“All of Norway offers congratulations and is proud today!” expressed Norway’s Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre on X, formerly known as Twitter.
In a statement released by his publishing house, Samlaget, Fosse emphasized that he sees the prize as recognition for literature that strives to be purely literature, without external considerations.
Each Nobel Prize includes a cash award, and Fosse will receive 11 million Swedish kronor ($1 million) along with an 18-carat gold medal and diploma at the award ceremonies in December.
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Recently, the literature prize has faced criticism for its focus on European and North American writers, as well as its male-dominated history. The 2018 award was postponed due to allegations of sexual abuse within the Swedish Academy, which resulted in changes within the organization. Furthermore, the award to Peter Handke in 2019 sparked controversy due to his alleged support for Serbian war crimes.
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