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Switzerland’s diverse literature

As a country with four national languages, Switzerland is home to a diverse array of literature. For a good number of years, the “Swiss Review” has been showcasing the outstanding, stunning, unique works of Swiss authors both famous and forgotten. Literary scholar Charles Linsmayer covers this wide spectrum of excellence in his regular column. Our team of literary reviewers complements his articles with notes on recent publications.

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John Knittel | He turned the world into a stage for his novels

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Max Lobe | The language of joy

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Jean-Jacques Rousseau | “He dared to say the words freedom and equality”

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Verena Stefan | A tale of illiberality and double standards

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The author has spared no effort trawling through an 800-page file on the abortion cases of a village doctor at the Bernese state archive. The doctor…

Karl Stauffer-Bern | He became a poet in a moment of great turmoil

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Patrick Deville | Discoverer and universal genius

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The saying goes that a prophet is without honour in his own country. This is certainly true in the case of Alexandre Yersin (1863-1943). However,…

Philippe Jaccottet | He put the small town of Grignan in the south of France on the map of world literature

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Born in Switzerland, she became a leading figure among Italy’s literary avant-garde - Alice Ceresa

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Urs Faes | Love in foreboding times

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