“From the moment we are born, we begin to die.”
Janne Teller is a celebrated Danish novelist and essayist whose stark existential explorations have sparked global debate, including her controversial young-adult classic Nothing. Trained as a macroeconomist, she worked for the UN and EU in conflict zones before dedicating herself to writing full-time in 1995.
Her works from Odin’s Island, Europa, Come, and Nothing probe identity, meaning, ethics, and the fragility of civilisation. Nothing in particular challenges readers with its bleak assertion that life lacks meaning, prompting destructive acts in the name of proving purpose. Her work has been translated into 36 languages, making her a truly international literary voice across the globe.
“A beautifully poetic writer.” — The Telegraph
