Swiss literature: Lázár at the “Lisez l’Europe” reading circle in Montreal
Event Details
Conditions of participation
Free, registration required
Language of the event
German
The “Lisez l’Europe” reading circle invites participants to a discussion of Lázár by Nelio Biedermann. The event will be held in German and will bring participants together around this work of contemporary literature.
With this second novel, the young Swiss author is establishing a presence on the German-speaking literary scene, drawing comparisons with Thomas Mann and Joseph Roth.
Summary
Set in Hungary, this family saga follows the Lázár family through the upheavals of the 20th century, between splendor, secrets and the rise of totalitarian regimes. It raises a central question: how can one live in the face of history?