Why people recommend it
Morning and Evening by Jon Fosse is a lyrical, deeply contemplative novella by the Norwegian Nobel Prize-winning author that traces the bookends of a human life from birth to death. Pete Buttigieg recommended the short book on The Ezra Klein Show in September 2024 during a discussion about his reading habits. Buttigieg explained that someone aware of his fondness for Scandinavian literature had recommended the famous Norwegian novelist to him. Having recently read the work, Buttigieg shared his appreciation for Fosse's distinct literary style and the profound emotional resonance packed into such a brief narrative. The recommendation highlights the growing international acclaim for Fosse's work following his Nobel Prize win, positioning the novella as an accessible yet profound entry point into contemporary Scandinavian fiction for readers interested in masterfully crafted minimalist prose exploring the universal themes of existence, memory, and mortality.
Who recommended it
- Pete Buttigieg Recommended
Pete Buttigieg — 2 mentions
“I just read um Yan fussa the Norwegian novelist who won the Nobel Prize recently um he's got a book a really short book you and the Scandinavians man I know somebody heard that I was I like Norwegian literature asked me if I'd read this novelist who had become very famous with the Nobel Prize I hadn't and then”
“I just read um Yan fussa the Norwegian novelist who won the Nobel Prize recently um he's got a book a really short book you and the Scandinavians man I know somebody heard that I was I like Norwegian literature asked me if I'd read this novelist who had become very famous with the Nobel Prize I hadn't and then”