In 'A New Name: Septology VI-VII', the concluding volume of Jon Fosse's acclaimed 'Septology', readers follow Asle, an aging painter living on the Norwegian coast, and his doppelgänger, another painter also named Asle. This profound narrative explores their interconnected lives, contrasting the narrator's past — his lifelong love Ales, his conversion to Catholicism, and his artistic journey — with the other Asle's struggles. As Christmas approaches, the novel delves into themes of identity, faith, and existence, offering a unique and deeply reflective reading experience.

Why You Should Read?

• Delves into complex themes of identity, faith, and existence through a unique narrative structure.
• The powerful conclusion to Jon Fosse's 'Septology' series, praised by critics globally.
• Experience Fosse's distinctive 'slow prose' style, known for its hypnotic and incantatory qualities.
• Offers a deep exploration of the human condition set against the stark beauty of the Norwegian coast.