Meinrad Inglin's Scandalous Debut Novel Revisited
A century after its publication, Meinrad Inglin's first novel 'Die Welt in Ingoldau' is reexamined by Thomas Hürlimann. The book was an overt critique of Catholic Schwyz society, causing a major scandal upon release. Inglin himself belonged to the milieu he depicted, adding complexity to the work.
Key facts
- Meinrad Inglin's debut novel 'Die Welt in Ingoldau' was published 100 years ago.
- The novel caused a scandal due to its depiction of Catholic Schwyz society.
- Thomas Hürlimann wrote a piece about Inglin's work.
- Inglin was part of the society he criticized in the novel.
Entities
Artists
- Meinrad Inglin
- Thomas Hürlimann
Institutions
- Neue Zürcher Zeitung
Locations
- Schwyz
- Switzerland