Narrative Non-fiction · Paperback

On the Norwegian Mentality

Norwegian title: Om den norske tenkemåten

Georg Johannesen

Chosen as the post-war era's most important non-fiction book! Ever since its release in 1975, this book has held an outstanding position among Norwegian writers and intellectuals. The essays in On the Norwegian Mentality were written over a span of 20 years. They show Georg Johannesen's rhetorical talent, but also his ability and willingness to analyze the literary, cultural and political issues of the time.