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Dag solstad born 16 july 1941 is a norwegian novelist, shortstory writer, and dramatist whose work has been translated into 20 languages. Dag solstad is a prominent norwegian author who has earned such honors as the nordic prize for literature and is the only threetime recipient of the norwegian literary critics award. Shyness and dignity, the first of dag solstad s some thirty literary works to be translated into english, is a worthy introduction of this thricetime winner of the norwegian literary critics award to an englishspeaking readership. Shyness and dignity by dag solstad 2006, paperback for. Dag solstad is an unflinching explorer of the plight of educated humankind in the face of the inexplicable whose artistry matches his ambitious theme paul binding, independent at times dark and moving, even, on occasion, unexpectedly funny, professor andersens night tackles a premise which would prove just as intriguing in a pacey thriller. You may want to take a moment and read this introduction to see how shy and free relates to your journey. Read shyness and dignity by dag solstad available from rakuten kobo. Buy shyness and dignity book online at best prices in india on. If you take the lifelie away from an average person, you take away his happiness as well. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on. A sad and affecting tale of a lost soul but suffused with a quiet humour. We are thirtyeight pages into shyness and dignity 1996, by norways most distinguished contemporary novelist, dag solstad.
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