Kjartan Fløgstad

Kjartan Fløgstad is a novelist whose works are marked by a deep engagement with the working class and its environment. His early experiences as an industrial worker and a seaman on international cargo ships, particularly in Latin America, significantly shaped his writing. He has produced a substantial body of work, including novels and essay collections, celebrated for his distinctive voice. Fløgstad's prose often delves into themes of identity, class, and global interconnectedness.