Peter von Matt on Swiss Politics and Literature
Peter von Matt, considered by some as Switzerland's greatest literary scholar and writer, discusses Swiss politics and literature. He dismisses superlatives, calling them suspicious. He defends Martin Suter, Germans, and the Swiss Federal Council. Von Matt reflects on the Swiss policy of 'muddling through' (Durchwursteln), which he believes prevented the country from becoming a battlefield.
Key facts
- Peter von Matt is a prominent Swiss literary scholar and writer.
- He dismisses superlatives as suspicious.
- He defends Martin Suter, Germans, and the Swiss Federal Council.
- He reflects on the Swiss policy of 'Durchwursteln' (muddling through).
- He believes this policy prevented Switzerland from becoming a battlefield.
Entities
Artists
- Peter von Matt
- Martin Suter
Institutions
- Swiss Federal Council
Locations
- Switzerland