Jon Fosse Collections books in order

Jon Fosse Collections includes four volumes of essays, memoir, and prose published between 2015 and 2024.

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 Angel Walks Through the Stage and Other Essays 2015 Jon Fosse Buy
2 Scenes from a Childhood 2018 Jon Fosse Buy
3 Septology 2022 Jon Fosse Buy
4 A Silent Language 2024 Jon Fosse Buy

Jon Fosse’s collected non-fiction includes essays, memoir, and literary reflections. Angel Walks Through the Stage and Other Essays (2015) collects his thoughts on theater and writing. Scenes from a Childhood (2018) draws on autobiographical material from his early life in western Norway.

The complete Septology appeared in collected form in 2022, and A Silent Language (2024), published after his Nobel Prize, brings together his Nobel lecture and related writings. These volumes give readers a window into the thinking behind Fosse’s distinctive literary style.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Jon Fosse Collections series?

There are four books in the Jon Fosse Collections series, published between 2015 and 2024.

What is the first book in the Jon Fosse Collections series?

The first book in the Jon Fosse Collections series is Angel Walks Through the Stage and Other Essays, published in 2015.

What is A Silent Language about?

A Silent Language (2024) is Jon Fosse’s Nobel lecture and related essays, published as a standalone volume. It addresses his views on writing, silence, and the relationship between language and what lies beyond words.

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