Will and Testament (novel)
First edition | |
| Author | Vigdis Hjorth |
|---|---|
| Original title | Arv og miljø |
| Translator | Charlotte Barslund |
| Language | Norwegian |
| Genre | Absurdist Fiction |
| Publisher | Cappelen Damm, Verso |
Publication date | September 1, 2016 |
Published in English | September 10, 2019 |
| Media type | Print, ebook |
| Pages | 330 |
| ISBN | 9781788733106 |
Will and Testament (Norwegian: Arv og miljø) is a 2016 absurdist fiction novel written by Norwegian author Vigdis Hjorth, published by Cappelen Damm. In 2019 it was translated into English by Charlotte Barslund and published by Verso Books. Will and Testament tells the story of Bergljot, a woman living with a history of sexual assault, as she gets caught up in family drama over an inheritance dispute that reignites childhood trauma. The novel received numerous awards but also received backlash for accused literary ethics violations.