Martina Clavadetscher on Swiss Neo-Nazi Past and Dürrenmatt
Swiss author Martina Clavadetscher discusses how the emergence of neo-Nazis in Switzerland during the 1990s has left a lasting mark on her. In a conversation, she examines Swiss heritage, the concept of Swiss monsters, and the legacy of Friedrich Dürrenmatt. The discussion is tied to a small publisher's attempt to stage the 'ultimate scandal,' which, according to the source, exposes both the Swiss literary establishment and itself. Clavadetscher's perspective is rooted in her personal experience of a decade that shaped her writing. The article, published by NZZ, explores these themes without providing further specifics on the publisher or the scandal.
Key facts
- Martina Clavadetscher is a Swiss author.
- The emergence of neo-Nazis in the 1990s has shaped Clavadetscher to this day.
- The conversation covers Swiss heritage, Swiss monsters, and Friedrich Dürrenmatt.
- A small publisher aims to stage the 'ultimate scandal'.
- The scandal allegedly exposes the Swiss literary establishment and the publisher itself.
- The source article was published by NZZ.
- Clavadetscher looks into Swiss history and dislikes what she sees.
- The article is written in German.
Entities
Artists
- Martina Clavadetscher
- Friedrich Dürrenmatt
Institutions
- NZZ
Locations
- Switzerland