The Nobel Prize for Literature used to be very heavy from the point of view of a cultural editor. There was no way to prepare for her. At most, before the announcement, broadcast somewhere inside the building of the Swedish Academy, write a few paragraphs about the history of the prize and about the authors … Read more
11. October 2024, 18:25 How similar are the right-wing parties in Europe?The last state elections in three eastern German states and the Austrian National Council election have one thing in common: they won, or did very well, with the FPÖ and the AFD, two parties that have a lot in common. Both are members of … Read more
The Josef Jungmann prize for the best translation was won by Michal Ctibor, who translated the epic Aeneid by the Roman poet Virgil into Czech. German translator Michaela Jacobsen was inducted into the Hall of Fame. The award for outstanding achievement under the age of 34 goes to Zdeněk Polívka for his work on Chris … Read more
In literature, an emerging women’s movement is being consolidated on an international scale that can be seen with the winners of the Nobel Prize in Literature, as well as with their presence in the Swedish Academy, an institution that grants the highest award to literature. The distinction began to be awarded in 1901, but it … Read more
Ferdinand Schmalz himself wrote the libretto for this enjoyable, self-ironic dystopia. Two cleaners philosophize about heteronomy, while the boss of the cleaning company summarizes her rocky path through various cleaning buckets to the company management. A frozen food salesman sprinkles in his wisdom and is asked by a customer with a death wish to dispose … Read more
Legendary comic artist Pierre Christin has died at the age of 86. Pierre Christin has died at the age of 86. ZUMA press A French cartoon legend Pierre Christin has died at the age of 86. The Le Monde news website reported on the matter, among others. Christin reportedly died on Thursday, October 3rd in … Read more
Embed note October 5, 2024, 5:54 PM October 5, 2024, 5:54 PM Two events united on a single date, October 5, serve to commemorate World James Bond Day, the iconic secret agent 007. The first is the premiere of the movie “Dr. No” in 1962, a feature film that started the James Bond film franchise, … Read more
In the vibrant Chilean literary scene, a new proposal emerges from the south, specifically from the Williche ancestral territory of Ainileufu. Blood Performanceby the writer and artist Kütral Vargas Huaiquimilla, promises to leave a deep mark on its readers. The novel is a powerful exploration of identity and resistance, told from the perspective of a … Read more
Further information about the concert When?October 14, 2024, 8 p.m Wo?Haus AuenseeGustav-Esche-Straße 604159 Leipzig New German Wave from Thuringia: Mamoré The Thuringian band Mamoré celebrates the rebirth of the Neue Deutsche Welle. Here solemn synth melodies are combined with falco-esque singing. Founded in 2020 by singer Eric Schulz and bassist Paul Popp, the band has … Read more
Throughout the history of the literaturebooks have been written that have stood out above all because they have left an indelible mark not only for those who read them, but also on the culture and evolution of this considered art. These titles have not only influenced their readers because they are emotional stories, but they … Read more