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Robert Walser's Modest Omnipotence Reviewed

publication · 2026-04-24

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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