"Jon Fosse: Nobel Laureate for Incantatory Literature"
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The New York Times
Norwegian author Jon Fosse has been awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature for his innovative plays and prose that give voice to the unsayable. Fosse, known for his exploration of themes such as aging, mortality, love, and art, has gained international recognition for his spare and transcendent language. His work has been translated into around 50 languages, and he is considered one of the world's most widely performed living playwrights. Fosse's recent acclaim in English-speaking countries includes being a finalist for a National Book Award and having two novels nominated for the International Booker Prize.
