Benjamin von Stuckrad-Barre

Von Stuckrad-Barre is a prominent voice in contemporary German literature, leading a new literary movement that bridges Germany's wartime past with the 21st century. His early work captured the zeitgeist of young love, set against the backdrop of popular music. He has consistently pursued ambitious projects aimed at reflecting "what is going on [in the world]," often in unconventional ways. Referred to as the 'bad boy' of the German literary scene, his writing is characterized by a distinctive approach to capturing the contemporary moment.