Karl Ove Knausgaard in Conversation with Sheila Heti

Karl Ove Knausgaard has crafted one of the most distinctive literary styles of our time. With uncompromising attention to detail and the workings of memory, Knausgaard’s six-volume autobiographical novel, My Struggle, is a major artistic achievement. Come celebrate the long-awaited release of Book Five in the English translation at this, Knausgaard’s first-ever visit to Chicago.

Additional support provided by the Royal Norwegian Consulate General.

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