Dark Secrets of History: Roy Jacobsen & Sofi Oksanen
Originally aired on October 24
Re-release November 30
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Hear from two of the most acclaimed and internationally awarded authors from the Nordic countries whose novels lift a veil on some of history’s dark secrets. Norwegian author Roy Jacobsen returns to TIFA to talk about the conflict of loneliness and human endurance, with White Shadow (translated to English by Don Bartlett and Don Shaw), the highly anticipated sequel to International Booker-shortlisted The Unseen. Finnish-Estonian novelist Sofi Oksanen unmasks a story of murder in the global fertility market with Dog Park (translated to English by Owen F. Witesman), a captivating story of intrigue and betrayal. Don’t miss this chance to meet the minds behind the pages, and uncover the love, history and lies that fill their pages.
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This event is generously supported by NORLA – Norwegian Literature Abroad.
