Literaturtipps
Summary
This episode of Deutschlandfunk Kultur’s literary tips highlights the International Literature Festival in Berlin, featuring guests Katie Kitamura and Christian Kracht. It also covers a Frankfurt exhibition on the Samizdat movement in the Czechoslovakia, emphasizing resistance against censorship through self-publishing. Finally, the segment promotes Sarah Bosetti’s humorous book on democracy and her upcoming event in Erlangen, framing civic engagement as a necessary privilege.
Topics discussed
Introduction to the International Literature Festival Berlin
Guests Katie Kitamura and Christian Kracht
Samizdat exhibition in Frankfurt am Main
History of Samizdat in Czechoslovakia and Václav Havel
Exhibition details and dates
Sarah Bosetti's book on democracy and humor
Democracy as a fragile child and event in Erlangen
Sign-off by Julia Eichmann
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