Summer: From the Sunday Times Bestselling Author (Seasons Quartet 4)

Summer, a book by Karl Ove Knausgaard, is the fourth volume of the Seasons quartet. It explores the mysteries of the commonplace observer and contains vivid descriptions of summer experiences, such as long days, ice cream, and ladybirds. Knausgaard also experiments with the beginnings of a novel and keeps a diary, recording the small events of his family's life. The book is filled with memories, longings, and experiences of art and literature, and Knausgaard searches for the meaning of moments as they pass by.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 416 pages
Publication date: 03 March 2022
Publisher: Vintage Publishing

Summer, the fourth installment in the Seasons quartet, is a captivating collection of short prose and diaries penned by a father for his youngest daughter, adorned with stunning artwork by Anselm Kiefer. In this mesmerizing work, Karl Ove Knausgaard delves into the depths of the ordinary, offering readers a glimpse into the joys of long summer days filled with sunlight, delightful ice cream outings with his children, the soothing sound of lawn sprinklers, and the enchanting presence of ladybirds. Knausgaard also explores the beginnings of a novel, engaging in creative experiments while keeping a personal diary that meticulously records the small, yet significant, events that shape his family's life. Against the backdrop of memories, desires, and profound experiences in art and literature, Knausgaard embarks on a profound quest to unravel the meaning of fleeting moments as they pass us by. This literary masterpiece invites readers to immerse themselves in a world of wonder, where the ordinary becomes extraordinary and the mundane reveals profound insights.

Weight: 650g
Dimension: 130 x 204 x 36 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781784703295