An evening of touching autobiographical reflections on freedom, powerlessness, and responsibility with Swiss writer Lukas Bärfuss. A literary journey into the complex relationship with his mother.
Lukas Bärfuss reads from his autobiographical essay Königin der Nacht, in which he grapples with the life of his mother—a woman without education or prospects who saw her child as a burden. The text reflects on personal responsibility and societal structures that shape a life on the margins. In conversation with Jürgen Thaler, Bärfuss offers insights into the work’s creation and the boundaries between individual guilt and collective complicity.
Born in Thun in 1971, Bärfuss is one of the most significant voices in contemporary literature. His works, including award-winning novels and plays, have been translated into over twenty languages. The reading combines literary quality with an unflinching examination of familial and social conflicts.
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