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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