Sophie's World

Sophie's World

A magical book that makes philosophy accessible to everyone.

It all begins the day Sophie Amundsen, a fifteen-year-old girl, receives a mysterious letter in her mailbox containing only one question: "Who are you?". Shortly after, a second envelope arrives, this time bearing the question: "Where does the world come from?". The identity of the sender remains unknown, but the questions awaken Sophie's curiosity. This is the beginning of a strange correspondence that will lead the young girl on a fascinating journey through the great figures of philosophy.

This coming-of-age novel has captivated millions of readers around the world, without ever providing ready-made answers, but by asking real questions that make you think.

"Jostein Gaarder succeeds in maintaining suspense from beginning to end and in skillfully combining novelistic intrigue and philosophical initiation." – Lire
"What amazes young and old!" – Centre France

Born in 1952 in Oslo, Norway, Jostein Gaarder is a philosophy teacher. His most famous novel, Sophie's World (1995), has been translated into 50 languages and has sold 40 million copies worldwide.