In the Land of the Cyclops is Karl Ove Knausgaard's first collection of essays to be published in English. In these wide-ranging pieces, Knausgaard embarks on erudite explorations of art, literature, culture, and philosophy. With penetrating intelligence, he investigates Ingmar Bergman's workbooks. Anselm Kiefer, the northern lights, Madame Bovary, Rembrandt, these essays illuminate Cindy Sherman's shadowlands, the subline mystery of Sally Mann's vision, and the serious play of Francesca Woodman. Here, Knausgaard demonstrates his singular ability to mediate between the personal and the universal, between life and art. Each piece glimmers with his candor and his longing to authentically see, understand, and experienced the world.