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Lars Gustafsson was born in V ster s, Sweden, in 1936. After taking a doctor's degree at the University of Uppsala in 1962 he became editor of the leading literary periodical Bonniers Litter ra Magasin. His publications reflect a broad range of interest and expertise, extending through philosophy, history, sociology and mathematics, as well as literary criticism, poetry, short stories and novels. His fiction published by Harvill includes The Death of a Beekeeper, The Tale of a Dog, and A Tiler's Afternoon, which was shortlisted for the Dublin International Impac Award and was described by the Independent as 'a beautifully conceived poetic allegory about an artist's life'.
This thoughtful and beautifully written novel… We cannot fail to be moved -- Diana Hinds * Independent * Has all the lyric intensity we have come to associate with Scandinavian films…It is full of spirit, observation, insight, sadness, struggle, pain and, inevitably, of hope -- Frieda McGreal * Yorkshire Post * Sensitive and vivid -- Wendy Jennings * Church Times * The landscape of pain has never been defined more graphically… A disturbing, moving and thought-provoking novel that stays in the mind long after it is read * Jewish News * It is brilliant: an evocative book of exquisite beauty and exceptional wisdom… Hope is the theme of the novel, and it is explored sensitively, intelligently and philosophically by an author who knows the impact of simple, precise language… Art can change the way we see the world and Gustafsson is a fine, fine artist -- Ken Spillman * West Australian * A beautiful work, lyrical and bleak, resonant and terse * New Yorker *
