by Jostein Gaarder · Siruela · tapa dura · ISBN 9788478442515
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«El mundo de Sofía» is the novel about the history of philosophy by Jostein Gaarder, published by Siruela in hardback (656 pages, in Spanish).
Sofía Amundsen, a young Norwegian girl about to turn fifteen, receives anonymous letters with questions like «Who are you?» and «Where does the world come from?». An enigmatic philosopher guides her through the history of Western philosophy up to the present day, while the narrative blends mystery and popularization to bring thought closer to a wide audience.
Novel originally published in Norwegian as «Sofies verden» in 1991. It received the Bancarella Prize in 1995.
Recommended for young people aged fifteen and up and adults who want to approach philosophy in an enjoyable way.
Jostein Gaarder is a Norwegian intellectual and author of several novels, short stories, and children's books. Gaarder often writes from the perspective of children, exploring their sense of wonder about the world. He often utilizes metafiction in his works and constructs stories within stories. His best known work is the novel Sophie's World (1991). It has been translated into 60 languages; there are over 40 million copies in print.
