A New Name

Written by Jon Fosse · Translated by Damion Searls

Book #3 in the Septology series

Two painters, one life. Asle confronts his doppelgänger, questioning identity and destiny.

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Asle, an aging painter in Norway, lives a solitary life, haunted by memories and the presence of another Asle—a doppelgänger living a parallel existence. As their paths converge, questions of identity and destiny arise. What defines a life, and how do choices shape our existence? In a hypnotic narrative, Asle's introspection and encounters reveal the profound intersections of art, love, and the self. As the year ends, the two Asles face a decisive moment that challenges their understanding of who they are. Dive into a mesmerizing exploration of the human condition and the mysteries of identity.

From the publisher

Jon Fosse is one of Norway’s most celebrated authors and playwrights, with more than a thousand productions performed and translations into fifty languages.His work has been likened to that of Samuel Beckett or Harold Pinter. Septology is considered his masterpiece, which we will release in three volumes in 2020, 2021, 2022, in conjunction with Fitzcarraldo in the UK.

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