Jostein Gaarder

Description: (Writer Best Known for His Novel ‘Sophie’s World: A Novel about the History of Philosophy')
Norwegian author Jostein Gaarder, who specializes in children’s books, is perhaps best known for his work Sophie's World. He is also known for his signature use of meta-fiction in his works. He and his wife later also introduced the Sophie Prize, which was eventually discontinued due to lack of funds.

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Birthday August 8, 1952 (Leo)
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