 First edition | |
| Author | Dag Solstad |
|---|---|
| Country | Norway |
| Language | Norwegian |
| Published | 1987 |
| Publisher | Forlaget Oktober |
| Awards | Nordic Council's Literature Prize of 1987 |
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