Literature
US revokes visa of Nigerian Nobel laureate Wole Soyinka
Adebayo Oluwaseun Larawang ginawa ng AI
The United States under President Donald Trump has revoked the visa of Professor Wole Soyinka, the renowned Nigerian Nobel laureate and scholar. This decision bars him from entering the country. Soyinka has shared a possible reason for the visa ban.
Review of Jenny Nordberg's new novel on love
In Jenny Nordberg's new novel 'Vuxna förbrytelser', a woman travels to Gothenburg for an affair with a married man. Reviewer Ingrid Elam notes that the Svenglish language sometimes derails, but the book provides a thoughtful variation on the theme of love in our time.
Juan del Val makes brief appearance on El hormiguero after Planeta win
Juan del Val, a regular collaborator on El hormiguero and recent winner of the 2025 Premio Planeta, had a limited appearance on the October 16 show. Despite anticipation for his literary achievement, his segment lasted under thirteen minutes. The bulk of the program focused on musician Leiva and trivial topics.
Francois Hourmant deciphers the figure of the writer-president promoted by Nicolas Sarkozy
October 24, 2025 15:15Journalist Olivier Dubois wins literary prize for book on his captivity
October 24, 2025 13:47Abril publishing house promotes work by prominent Cuban journalist
October 18, 2025 05:06Podcast discusses new book by nobel laureate krasznahorkai
October 18, 2025 05:06ZEIT recommends 33 important books for fall 2025
October 18, 2025 00:33Christian Kracht tops weekly book list
Dn reviews new children's books for October
Maria Karlsson Larawang ginawa ng AI
Dagens Nyheter's critics have reviewed current children's and youth books for October, focusing on picture books and realistic novels. Martin Hellström reviews three new works for younger readers by Klassen, Berg, and Fang. Lydia Wistisen praises Johan Rundberg's football story as a new type of realistic children's novel.
Franz Josef Wagner has died
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Franz Josef Wagner, the well-known columnist for Bild newspaper, has passed away. He viewed himself as a failed writer who nonetheless brought poetry to tabloid journalism. This obituary honors his independent spirit.
Andrea Sawatzki opens up about caring for her dementia-afflicted father in childhood
Actress Andrea Sawatzki, 62, shares traumatic childhood memories in an interview with 'Zeit'. At age 11, she had to care for her father alone after he developed Alzheimer's, while her mother worked nights. The experience deeply shaped her, leading to decades of suppression.
Nominees for August Prize 2025 announced
The nominees for the August Prize 2025 have been announced, featuring themes like dogs, death, and ketchup among the entries. The authors include both debutants and veterans, such as previous winners Lydia Sandgren and Lina Wolff. Six books in each category—fiction, non-fiction, and children's and youth literature—are competing for the prize.