Septology books in order

Septology is Jon Fosse's seven-part novel published in three English-language volumes, following an aging painter reflecting on art, faith, and identity.

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 The Other Name 2020 Jon Fosse Buy
2 Septology 2022 Jon Fosse N/A
3 I is Another 2021 Jon Fosse Buy
4 I Is Another: Septology III-V 2020 Jon Fosse N/A
5 A New Name 2021 Jon Fosse Buy
6 Jeg er en anden - Septologien IV 2021 Jon Fosse N/A
7 Jeg er en anden - Septologien V 2020 Jon Fosse N/A
8 Et nyt navn - Septologien VI 2021 Jon Fosse N/A
9 Et nyt navn - Septologien VII 2021 Jon Fosse N/A

Septology is Jon Fosse’s most acclaimed prose work, a seven-part novel that follows Asle, an aging painter living on the western coast of Norway, as he reflects on his life, his art, and his faith. The novel is written as a single flowing stream of consciousness, without chapter breaks or periods, creating a hypnotic reading experience.

The English translation by Damion Searls was published in three volumes: The Other Name (2020), I Is Another (2021), and A New Name (2021). A complete single-volume edition followed in 2022. The series also includes several editions in Danish and Norwegian. Septology played a major role in Fosse’s Nobel Prize recognition.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Septology series?

There are nine books in the Septology series, published between 2020 and 2022.

What is the first book in the Septology series?

The first book in the Septology series is The Other Name, published in 2020.

How should I read Septology?

The English translation was published in three volumes: The Other Name (Septology I-II), I Is Another (Septology III-V), and A New Name (Septology VI-VII). A single complete edition was also published in 2022. Start with The Other Name for the beginning of the story.

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