Portrait of Dag Solstad

Dag Solstad books in order

Norwegian writer

Lived
1941–2025
Country
Norway
Books
6

Dag Solstad published 6 novels, beginning with Shyness and Dignity (1994).

Updated September 2026

Where to start with Dag Solstad

Dag Solstad books in order of publication

  1. Gymnaslærer Pedersens Beretning Om Den Store Politiske Vekkelse Som Har Hjemsøkt Vårt Land (1982)

    Adapted for film

  2. Shyness and Dignity (1994)

    150 pages

  3. Armand V (2008)

    256 pages

  4. Novel 11, Book 18 (2008)

    224 pages

  5. Professor Andersen's Night (2011)

    160 pages

  6. T Singer (2018)

    272 pages

Film and TV adaptations

About Dag Solstad

Dag Solstad was a Norwegian novelist, short-story writer and dramatist whose work has been translated into 20 languages.

Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.

Dag Solstad FAQ

How many books has Dag Solstad written?
Dag Solstad published 6 novels that we list, as of September 2026.
What order should I read Dag Solstad's books in?
Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Shyness and Dignity.
What is Dag Solstad's last book?
T Singer (2018).
What is Dag Solstad's most famous book?
Shyness and Dignity (1994) is Dag Solstad's most widely read book.
Which Dag Solstad books have been adapted?
1 book has been adapted for film or TV, including Gymnaslærer Pedersens Beretning Om Den Store Politiske Vekkelse Som Har Hjemsøkt Vårt Land (as Comrade Pedersen, film, 2006).

Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.