Janne Teller, an author and essayist of Austro-German origin, delves into existential perspectives on life and human civilization in her literature. Her works, often controversial, spark debate on fundamental questions of existence. She draws upon her experiences in conflict resolution and humanitarian issues for international organizations, weaving them into profound reflections on the human condition.
In this thorough social and political history Anne Eller breaks with dominant narratives of the history of the Dominican Republic and its relationship with Haiti by tracing the complicated history of its independence between 1822 and 1865, showing how the Dominican Republic's political roots are deeply entwined with Haiti's.
A timely and thought-provoking novella about being a refugee - a bestseller throughout Europe, published in the UK for the first time
"From the moment you are born you start to die."So says Pierre Anthon when he decides there is no meaning to life, leaves the classroom, climbs a plum tree and stays there.His friends and classmates cannot get him to come down - not even by pelting him with rocks.To prove to him that there is a meaning to life, they set out to build a heap of meaning in an abandoned sawmill. But it soon becomes obvious that each person cannot give up what is most meaningful and events begin to spiral out of control...