Literature Library author

Peter Høeg

A concise guide to Peter Høeg's body of work, major titles, and recurring themes.

IB PRL recommended author
Languages
Danish
Regions / countries
Denmark
Forms
Prose: fiction
Indexed works
3

Author overview

Peter Høeg (born 1957) is a writer whose body of work spans fiction. This writing is in Danish and associated with Denmark. Major works and useful reading starting points include De måske egnede, Frøken Smillas fornemmelse for sne, Kvinden og aben, and The Susan Effect. Key themes include Care versus control, Classification and personhood, and Time and power.

Reading pathway

Begin with De måske egnede, then move to Frøken Smillas fornemmelse for sne, then move to Kvinden og aben.

Representative starting points

De måske egnede

Three institutionalized children investigate how Biehl's elite school uses schedules, surveillance, and classification to turn damaged pupils into acceptable citizens.

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