A Face Reminiscent of Norwegian Politics

Even if these poems circle in on things that might be impossible to talk about, but even so, they can still be read by anyone. The poems deal with growing up, brohers, fathers, mothers, lovers and children. With some who are dead, and with what it means when somebody dies. But they also deal with Norway and Norwegian politics, with being a citizen in this rich, safe and seemingly immortal kingdom – and with how personal life and personal death is shaped by all this.

Praise for A FACE REMINISCENT OF NORWEGIAN POLITICS:

“I am disturbed, stressed. Different emotions flow through me. Thoughts. I have read a book, I have experienced a work of art, which MEANS something. Do you follow?”
(Hadle Oftedal Andersen, Klassekampen)

“This is exciting and inspiring poetry: a seaching, feeling, writing process which incorporates different elements, creates new connections and shows the way to new insight without sturdy conclusions.”
(Arne Hugo Stølen, VG)

“A rare collection of poetry which dares to ask why close family members can be more fascinating dead than alive. Perhaps the idea that literature should teach us something about life and death is an old-fashioned one, but Geir Gulliksen’s new collection offers the reader a rare feeling of getting on the track of insights which are essential to the relationship between poetry and death.”
(Ingunn Økland, Aftenposten)

First published: 2008, Aschehoug
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