"Who are you?"

One day, Sophia receives a letter with this intriguing question. Then comes a second one: "How was the world created?" From question to question and from surprise to surprise, the young girl is propelled into an adventure where she discovers the fundamental forms of Western philosophy, but most importantly, herself!

With this humorous comic, Zabus and Nicoby recreate Jostein Gaarder's philosophical novel, a timeless work that has captivated tens of millions of readers worldwide.

In 1991, a novel was released, Sofies verden, Sophie's World, by Norwegian author Jostein Gaarder, and it became a rare global phenomenon. It was translated into 54 languages and sold 40 million copies. This "novel of philosophical learning" undoubtedly marked many generations. Its immense power lies in the fact that, by reading it, each of us gains access to and can understand a wide range of philosophical approaches, even the most complex ones.

And now, what a happy coincidence! The comic also becomes a medium for one to be initiated into worlds we consider inaccessible. Thus, for example, Plato's allegory of the cave becomes entirely comprehensible, while the relationship between form and matter in Aristotle becomes evident. Thirty years after the original book's release, its adaptation into a comic is the perfect opportunity for today's readers to discover all the significant philosophical ideas from the ancient world to the present, thanks to a 2022-version Sophia, who communicates through social networks, fights against misogyny, and battles climate change. Those who read Sophie's World in their adolescence (like the authors and editors of this illustrated edition) will be delighted to rediscover its philosophical adventures in this new form... and may wish to share them with the generations of upcoming adults.