Literature and the people who love is have been granted a brand new meeting place. In late September Norway’s first and Europe’s largest House of Literature was launched in Oslo.
11/10/2007 :: Book readings, conversations and debates on a wide range of narratives and issues, as well as entertainment are some of the events that are presented for the users at the six different venues in the Norwegian house of literature. It is prominently located by the Norwegian palace and wWith its 3500 m2 spread over five floors, the Norwegian House of Literature is the largest in its kind in Europe.
A house for engagement
The overall goal is to motivate and boost children and adult’s enthusiasm for Norwegian and international fictional as well as non-fictional literature. Moreover, to be a meeting place for all those who are interested in books and literature and engaged in society. The Norwegian House of Literature was founded by Freedom of Expression Foundation. It is inspired by a German literature movement from the 1980s.
“The house of literature is not solely established for the sake of fiction and classic readings. It is as much a house for non-fiction, sharing of knowledge, presentations and general debates”, says executive manager, Aslak Sira Myhre.
This fall's line-up
Internationally recognized authors such as Zadie Smith and Naomi Klein , as well as numerous Norwegian authors like Toril Moi, Frode Grytten and Knut Nærum, are just a few of the writers on this fall’s program, which consists of 70 different events.
Norway's new house of literature. Photo: Askim/Lantto Arkitekter/Palcebo Effects
Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs