Jon Fosse Plays books in order

Jon Fosse Plays collects eight volumes of plays published between 2002 and 2014, making Fosse one of the most performed living playwrights in Europe.

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 The Girl on the Sofa 2002 Jon Fosse Buy
2 Plays One 2004 Jon Fosse Buy
3 Plays Two 2005 Jon Fosse Buy
4 Plays Three 2005 Jon Fosse Buy
5 Plays Four 2006 Jon Fosse Buy
6 I Am The Wind 2011 Jon Fosse Buy
7 Plays Five 2011 Jon Fosse Buy
8 Plays Six 2014 Jon Fosse Buy

Jon Fosse’s plays are collected in six numbered volumes (Plays One through Plays Six) published by Oberon Books between 2004 and 2014, plus The Girl on the Sofa (2002) and I Am The Wind (2011) as standalone editions. His plays have been performed in more than a thousand productions worldwide.

Fosse’s dramatic work shares the spare, repetitive quality of his prose. Characters speak in fragments and silences, and the plays often center on ordinary domestic moments that carry enormous emotional weight. The collected plays volumes are the most convenient way to read his theatrical work.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Jon Fosse Plays series?

There are eight books in the Jon Fosse Plays series, published between 2002 and 2014.

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

The first book in the Jon Fosse Plays series is The Girl on the Sofa, published in 2002.

Where should I start with Jon Fosse's plays?

Plays One (2004), published by Oberon Books, contains several of his most frequently staged works and is a good starting point. The Girl on the Sofa (2002) is also a strong introduction to his theatrical style.

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