A Shining
A Shining by Jon Fosse, published by Transit Books in 2023, is a work of fiction that explores the journey of a man who begins driving without a clear destination. As he navigates through turns and ultimately finds himself at the end of a forest road, the narrative unfolds in a setting that grows dark and snowy. Instead of seeking help, the man ventures into the forest, leading to a series of encounters that are both strange and dreamlike.
In this 74-page edition, readers will find a haunting exploration of isolation and the unknown, as the protagonist grapples with his circumstances. The story delves into themes of existence and the surreal, reflecting Fosse’s distinctive literary style. With elements of small-town and rural life, as well as connections to world literature, A Shining invites readers to contemplate the nature of their own journeys amid the obscurity of life.
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WINNER OF THE 2023 NOBEL PRIZE IN LITERATURE
A New Yorker Best Book of 2023
A man starts driving without knowing where he is going. He alternates between turning right and left, and ultimately finds himself stuck at the end of a forest road. It soon grows dark and begins to snow. But instead of searching for help, he ventures, foolishly, into the dark forest. Inevitably, the man gets lost, and as he grows cold and tired, he encounters a glowing being amid the obscurity. Strange, haunting and dreamlike, A Shining is the latest work of fiction by National Book Award-finalist Jon Fosse, “the Beckett of the twenty-first century” (Le Monde).
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