World Literature

Letters from the Nordic World: Examining the Best of Nordic Countries Literature
From fiction to social commentary, OVID brings you the best of Scandinavian literature in the 20th and 21st centuries.
The Best New Asian Writing
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A compelling novel that explores the complexities of modern-day love and marriage in contemporary Russia.
Continue reading Widely regarded as a classic of French literature, "A Man's Place" is a powerful memoir that explores the complex relationship between a father and daughter.
Continue reading The novel that roils with emotion and unflinching inhumanity, painting the Spanish countryside in bloodshed, eroticism, and an unshakeable feeling of grief.
Continue reading "The Use of Man" is a beautifully written and deeply moving novel, filled with stark poetry and immeasurable sadness. It is considered to be one of the greatest books of the 20th century.
Continue reading Set against a backdrop of uncertainty and mystery, this complex examination of the human heart in its most vulnerable and incapacitated state is Mesa Selimovic's finest work.
Continue reading The masterpiece of Polish literature that explores themes of identity, belonging, and tradition through the journey of Jakub.
Continue reading Chilean Poet explores the themes of love, loss, and creativity through the life of a poet in Chile. This beautifully written novel offers a unique perspective on the complexities of human relationships and the ways in which our experiences shape our art.
Continue reading The Private Lives of Trees is a hauntingly beautiful novel that explores the complexities of relationships and memory. The book takes a unique approach to narrative, blurring the lines between fiction and reality, as well as between past and present.
Continue reading The Birthday Party is a poignant novel that explores the complex dynamics of relationships and the meaning of family. The book is a powerful meditation on the human condition, and is sure to leave a lasting impression on anyone who reads it.
Continue reading A New Name, the final book in Jon Fosse's Septology, is a captivating and elegantly written metaphysical novel exploring themes of love, art, God, friendship, and the passage of time.
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