Sophie's World
1991 novel by Jostein Gaarder
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Summary
Sophie's World is a literary work[1]. It ranks in the top 2% of literary work entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (7,945 views/month).[2]
Key Facts
- Author: Jostein Gaarder[3]
- Award received: Bancarella Literary Prize[4]
- Publisher: Berkley Books[5]
- Genre: philosophical fiction[6]
- Language of work or name: Norwegian[7]
- Country of origin: Norway[8]
- Publication date: 1991[9]
- Characters: Sophie Amundsen[10]
- Has edition or translation: Sofiin svět: román o dějinách filosofie[11]
- Main subject: history of philosophy[12]
- Title: Sofies verden.....[13]
- Different from: De Wereld van Sofie[14]
- Uses: story within a story[15]
- Derivative work: Sophie's World[16]
- Form of creative work: novel[17]
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Cultural Impact
Things named for Sophie's World include Sophie Prize[18], an environmental award[19], in Norway[20], founded in 1997[21].
Why It Matters
Sophie's World has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[22] It is known by 35 alternative names across languages and contexts.[23]
Entities named for it include Sophie Prize[18], an environmental award[19], in Norway[20], founded in 1997[21].
FAQs
What awards did Sophie's World receive?
Honors received include Bancarella Literary Prize[4].