Literature and Fiction · Hardback

The Hare

Norwegian title: Haren

The Hare is a rich, entertaining, surprising, funny and thought-provoking collection of short stories from one of our foremost authors. The collection consists of twenty short stories move from what might happen when you’re out walking and encounter someone who doesn’t have control of their dog via forgotten and hidden songs to people who “remembered their wedding day but forgot their marriage”. In between, we must do lifesaving, meet a new colleague, learn a round of art history – and several laps of Bislett Stadium.

Lars Saabye Christensen is one of Norwegian contemporary literature's most significant writers, and is particularly celebrated for his ability to capture the essence of everyday life with humor and empathy. He is one of true masters of the short story form, as he is able to skillfully crafts memorable characters and poignant moments, employing his keen eye for detail and his talent for revealing the extraordinary within the ordinary. In the short story, Saabye Christensen's unique writing style stands out, brimming with turs of phrases and word plays like only he can.

«..short story writing at its finest. This is an absolute must-read!»NETTAVISEN, six/six stars

The Master of the Short Story«That distinctive blend of the poignant and the witty, which is Lars Saabye Christensen's trademark, permeates this collection of short stories and makes it a truly rewarding reading experience.»DAGBLADET, five/six stars

«A diverse collection of short stories, both short and long, touching and unsettling, beautiful, cheerful and sad.»KLASSEKAMPEN

«...short stories that are truly fantastic tales in their most compressed and effective form.»AFTENPOSTEN

A Master of Writing the Short Story«...a sophisticated blend of recognisable literary qualities and encounters with astonishing life stories. [...] Lars Saabye Christensen showcases the unruly nature of life in that astonishingly vital and creative language that is uniquely his.»DAGSAVISEN

Masterly Short Stories«Not only is Saabye Christensen's language almost unmatched, especially in short pieces, but his characters are also utterly priceless. [...] The Hare. What a text!»FRI FAGBEVEGELSE

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