TOPIC

Swiss Book Prize

2 articles from all sections, newest first.

BACKGROUND

Who belongs in Swiss literature? The book prize ahead of the decision

The Swiss Book Prize will be awarded in Basel on 15 November. The rules and the selection of the five finalists already tell a story about how a national literary prize defines belonging – and which books receive public attention as a result.

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LITERATURE

Sonja Sophie Kreis: A long-standing practice comes into view

With “Das große Eis” (The Great Ice), Sonja Sophie Kreis is on the shortlist for the Swiss Book Prize. Her first novel is attracting fresh attention — but her practice between image and language has a longer history.

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