SWR Kultur lesenswert - Literatur

This episode reviews Donatella di Cesare’s essay “Democracy and Anarchy,” which reinterprets Athenian democracy through the lens of its ancient critics.

Thomas Weiß’s book offers intimate, non-chronological miniatures of Johann Peter Hebel, portraying him as a "homeland whisperer" who elevated dialect with restraint.

In this episode of SWR Kultur Lesenswert, the host discusses André Hübels novel *Der Vorhang*, translated into German by Daniela Pusch.

This episode of Lesenswert discusses the upcoming elections in Saxony-Anhalt and features an interview with Don Pablo Mulemba about his memoir…

Don Pablo Molemba discusses his memoir *Hundeheimat*, reflecting on his identity as an Afro-Ossi in East Germany.

Michael Kleberg discusses his novel *Kleberg*, a fictionalized biography that mirrors Thomas Mann’s *Lotte in Weimar* by using a protagonist to explore Ernest Hemingway’s life.

This episode reviews Valeria Gordeev’s novel *Die Zikade*, a complex narrative weaving together the lives of siblings Lada in Berlin and Konstantin in Moscow, who works on preserving Lenin’s body.

SWR Kultur discusses David Saller’s comic adaptation of Mary Shelley’s *Frankenstein*, highlighting its focus on humanity and the fear of the "Other.

This episode reviews Emma Cline’s novel *In the Schweiz*, which follows David Hastings, a man with Alzheimer’s disease, as he travels to Switzerland for assisted suicide.

This episode reviews Sheda Basjar’s novel "Die Lücken," which narrates the history of the fictional village Heimesbach over a century through the perspective of a ghost.

This episode reviews Sven Regener’s novel *Frankie und Freddy*, set in West Berlin in 1980, where two brothers chase a lost bag containing crucial travel documents.

Philipp Manow argues that the traditional left-right political spectrum is obsolete and proposes a new axis distinguishing between liberal and illiberal positions.

Gish Amit’s book “Cedric, der Preis der Zugehörigkeit” reconstructs the life of a Filipino-Israeli soldier killed in Gaza, exploring the precarious existence of migrant workers in Israel.

This episode reviews Mary Austin’s book, which offers an intimate look at her lifelong relationship with Freddie Mercury through private photos, autographs, and personal memories.

This episode reviews Karin Twill’s novel *Die Liebeshungrigen*, set in Parisian high society.

This review examines Maxim Biller’s novel *Schwarze Samstage*, which traces the protagonist Ari’s journey from fleeing communist Czechoslovakia to…

This episode of SWR Kultur Lesenswert features reviews of new books by Maxim Biller and Dana Vowinkel, both exploring antisemitism and the current political climate.

This episode reviews Matt Dinnaman’s Lit-RPG series *Dungeon Crawler Carl*, which blends gaming mechanics with a post-apocalyptic reality show.

This episode reviews Alex Schulmann’s novel “Jetzt beginnt das Leben,” in which a teacher calls a defunct number and speaks to his eight-year-old self on June 17, 1986.

This episode reviews Dana Vorwinkel’s novel *Anton und Alma*, a bittersweet love story set against the backdrop of contemporary crises.

In this episode, host Schröder and guest Sandra Kegel discuss Vigdis Jørst’s new novel, *Der gute Mensch von Sandvika*.

Tobias Roth and Wolfgang Hörner present their new book on the art of insult, exploring the rich history and literary style of swearing.

Karin Harasser examines Werner Herzog’s colonial filmmaking practices in her book "Des Teufels Leibspeise," challenging essentialist views of indigeneity.

This episode reviews Sam Apple’s book “The Kaiser of Dahlem,” which explores the life and legacy of Nobel laureate Otto Warburg.