The denigration of Jews is not only an expression of right-wing extremist ideology, but also a phenomenon that can be found in the very center of society, both in the past as well as in the present. The recent events leading up to documenta fifteen and the resulting debate about
Set against the backdrop of South Africa’s political transition, this novel relishes in bitter satire as it tells the story of the white Swart family, who once promised their longtime servant, a black woman, a house and land of her own. Awarded the 2021 Booker Prize, »It’s all in here:
Margaret Atwood, a two-time Booker Prize winner, may be a world-famous novelist, but she started out writing poetry. Her poems feature observations and reflections and are often inspired by fairy tales and myths that have fascinated her since childhood. Important themes in her prose works, such as feminism and saving
Like a wanderer through time and space, Durs Grünbein, who also sees poetry »as a device for capturing the future«, explores the history and the present throughout Germany and Italy in his twelfth volume of poetry. He also continues his longstanding exploration of European thought. »Durs Grünbein is one of
The two German musicians Mia Morgan and Max Gruber, aka Drangsal, who recently presented his literary debut »Doch«, have been friends for many years. Their lyrics are also close to each other in terms of content. In a conversation, Drangsal and Mia Morgan provide insights into the creation of their
After its war of aggression on Ukraine, Russia is politically isolated, economically increasingly dependent on China, and culturally and socially more divided than ever. While a significant part of Russia’s population supports the war, the country is experiencing an intellectual exodus. The conversation between the three writers will focus on
»Die Füchsin. Gedichte 1965–1995« [2020] is the first volume of poetry by novelist Margaret Atwood to be available in German translation. The lyricist and Büchner Prize winner Jan Wagner. He talks with Margaret Atwood about her lyrical work and translating. Speaker: Hildegard SchmahlLanguage: EnglishInterpreter: N.N.
Angels and saints have shaped our cultural history since biblical times. But what do we know about them? How many of them are there? And how do they communicate? Eliot Weinberger, the »polymath of U.S. literature« [Deutschlandfunk], explores the mystery of heavenly beings and their meanings. Discover whimsical facts, philosophies,
Whether as an art form, cultural practice, or everyday object – clothing is an expression of identity. But how is it defined? When does a piece of fabric become fashion or art? Is talk of the fabric of fiction merely a metaphor, or do text and textile belong together? Verena
In her new book Barbara Vinken dares to take a feminist look at the divas in the Italian operas of the 19th century: Tosca, Carmen, or Madame Butterfly are tragic figures, but at the same time a symbol of the triumph of feminine love and proof of the enduring beauty
With »Burning Questions«, Margaret Atwood, »The outstanding novelist of our age« [Sunday Times], recently presented a volume of essays from 2004 to 2021 – a period that included the financial crisis, the Trump era, and the pandemic. With her characteristic brilliant intellect and wry humor, she questions the phenomena of
In Corsica, Antonia, a young photographer, and Dragan, who once fought as a Croatian mercenary in the Yugoslav war, meet again. On the way home, Antonia has a fatal accident; at her funeral, her godfather delivers the eulogy. Interspersed with essayistic passages, the Goncourt Prize winner’s novel explores Corsica’s history
