Manfred Papst's Language Columns Collected in New Anthology
A new anthology collects decades of Manfred Papst's "Zugaben" columns, originally published in the Neue Zürcher Zeitung. The columns explore language, education, and digression with a light, knowledgeable, and cheerful tone. Papst's writing treats words as a dessert, emphasizing the pleasure of language. The book brings together a selection of his pieces, showcasing his ability to make words speak.
Key facts
- Manfred Papst has written 'Zugaben' columns for decades.
- The columns cover language, education, and digression.
- The anthology is a selection of these columns.
- Papst's style is described as light-footed, knowledgeable, and cheerful.
- The original publication is the Neue Zürcher Zeitung.
- The anthology is now available.
- Papst treats language as a dessert.
- The columns make words speak.
Entities
Artists
- Manfred Papst
Institutions
- Neue Zürcher Zeitung