Robert Walser's Modest Omnipotence Reviewed
A review in artpress issue 431 (March 2016, p. 74) examines the singular reading experience offered by Swiss German-language writer Robert Walser (1878–1956). The piece highlights a new translation by Marion Graf, published by Geneva-based Zoé, titled "L'Enfant du bonheur et autres proses pour Berlin." The review emphasizes the unique, modest yet powerful quality of Walser's prose.
Key facts
- artpress issue 431, March 2016, page 74
- Review of Robert Walser's work
- Walser was a Swiss German-language writer (1878–1956)
- New translation by Marion Graf
- Title: L'Enfant du bonheur et autres proses pour Berlin
- Published by Zoé in Geneva
- Walser's work offers a singular reading experience
Entities
Artists
- Robert Walser
Institutions
- artpress
- Zoé
Locations
- Geneva
- Switzerland
- Berlin
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