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Literature

Dossier: Literature in Germany

Open book and globe

April 23 was World Book Day, and Germany's literary scene is as varied as it is vast. For an in-depth look into the rich world of German letters, read on.

Book Fair

Leipzig Book Fair calls attention to the city's unique musical past

In Germany, Leipzig is known for at least two major institutions: its annual book fair and its musical history. This year's Book Fair combines the two traditions by highlighting the city's many music publishers. (17.03.2010)  

Literature industry

Leipzig writers' program shapes new generation of German authors

Creative writing programs in a university setting are nothing new in the US and Britain. But in Germany, the teaching of creative writing remains novel. An award-winning program in Leipzig is trying to change that. (17.03.2010) 

Antiquarian booksellers adapt to keep industry alive

Antiquarian bookshops are closing every year because small business owners cannot compete with internet platforms. The solution, it seems, isn't to go completely online, but to mix old strategies with modern methods. (11.03.2010) 

Interview

Indian author Anand writes children's books with weighty themes

To mark UNESCO's World Book Day on April 23, Deutsche Welle spoke with Paro Anand about her popular stories for young readers. The Indian author has taken on some themes that don't typically appear in children's books. (23.04.2010) 

Crime novelist Ian Rankin defends his genre

Ahead of a stop at Cologne literary festival LitCologne, best-selling Scottish crime novelist Ian Rankin spoke with DW about crime writing versus literary writing - and why they're not so different after all. (18.03.2010)  

Awards

Georg Klein claims Leipzig Book Prize for look at childhood

The Leipzig Book Fair Prize recognizes the best new books on the German market and helps readers navigate through the mass of new releases. This year's award unexpectedly goes to Georg Klein for his novel on childhood. (19.03.2010) 

Hungarian writer Gyorgy Dalos honored with Leipzig award

The Leipzig Book Award for European Understanding is one of Germany's most important literature prizes. This year, it goes to a Hungarian writer who excels at portraying political issues with a touch of satire. (18.03.2010) 

Audios and videos on the topic

DW reports from the Leipzig Book Fair (17.03.2010)

Leipzig Book Fair Prize goes to Georg Klein (19.03.2010)

Publishers promote books with short films (18.03.2010)

Young poet struggles to pay the rent (18.03.2010)

Leipzig Book Fair opens its doors (18.03.2010)

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