Against ArtIn contemporary Norwegian fiction Tomas Espedals work stands out as uniquely personal; it can be difficult to separate the fiction from Espedals own experiences. In that vein, his novel Against Art is not just the story of a boy growing up to be a writer, but it is also the story of writing. Specifically, it is about the profession of writingthe routines, responsibility, and obstacles. Yet, Against Art is also about being a father, a son, and a