Tag: literature
Michael Lentz: Your childhood should be more beautiful
In Michael Lentz’s novel “Homeward” the narrator rebuilds his parents’ house – as a place of longing. source site
Children’s books about death and dying: What is green and is in the coffin? – Culture
Gripping, fearless and yes, also funny: two books for young readers tackle the difficult topic of dying. When a society doesn’t want to talk about something openly, it develops euphemisms.…
Israel after October 7th: Here’s something that has nothing to do with war!
Culture in times of terror: Since October 7th, even songs about fruit yoghurt have had to provide comfort in Israel. An experience report. source site
Worth reading: Nicola Förg’s new crime novel “Angry Sons” – Munich
It won’t be long before Irmi Mangold can retire. The 65-year-old chief inspector is increasingly overwhelmed by the feeling that the time is ripe for this. This is partly due…
Children’s non-fiction book: The comic “Mensch. A journey through time through our evolution” culture
No, Tali doesn’t feel like doing puzzles. Because, as a viewer of the children’s comic non-fiction book “Mensch” you also realize: there are far too many parts missing. The illustrator…
Poetry for children: The Jewish Michel
A small publisher has rediscovered the wonderful German-Yiddish poem cycle “Tollpatsch Lemmel” by Leyb Kvitko. What luck. source site
Michel Friedman and Robert Habeck at the opening event of Lit.Cologne – Culture
At the start of the Lit.Cologne, Michel Friedman and Robert Habeck discuss hatred of Jews in Germany, routine display of the state flag – and how real empathy is expressed.…
Fischer publisher Vogel in an interview: “Don’t tolerate ideological hatred” – Culture
Since October 7th, cracks have emerged in the German cultural landscape that were previously well hidden under a liberal consensus. Since Hamas’ attack on Israel, they often seem almost impossible…
Katja Hoyer: In the Empire – A short history 1871-1918. – Culture
No, the emperor did not want to start a world war. “In fact, Wilhelm was still so relaxed about the situation that on July 6th he embarked on the planned…
Tennis player Andrea Petković: “Time to get out of the way” – Culture
Can you leave something behind that you have invested all your energy into? Tennis player Andrea Petković reveals how it works and whether she achieved her dream exit from professional…