Three New Books on Ingeborg Bachmann for Her Centenary
Ahead of Ingeborg Bachmann's 100th birthday in June 2025, three new books have been published that explore the legendary Austrian writer's life and work, with particular focus on her private life. Among them is a slim volume from Suhrkamp by Swiss author Fleur Jaeggy, who recounts three touching episodes from Bachmann's final days. Jaeggy, now 85, was part of Bachmann's inner circle during her years in Rome and witnessed her friend's decline due to loneliness, alcohol, and medication abuse.
Key facts
- Ingeborg Bachmann's 100th birthday is in June 2025.
- Three new books about Bachmann have been published.
- One book is by Fleur Jaeggy, published by Suhrkamp.
- Jaeggy's book is described as a 'homage in three acts'.
- Jaeggy was a close friend of Bachmann in Rome.
- Bachmann suffered from loneliness, alcohol, and medication abuse.
- Jaeggy witnessed Bachmann's death from up close.
- The books focus on Bachmann's private life.
Entities
Artists
- Ingeborg Bachmann
- Fleur Jaeggy
Institutions
- Suhrkamp
Locations
- Rome
- Italy