An evening with Michael Maar: literary secrets, illustrious guests from Ascona, and great Swiss authors.

In Ascona, Michael Maar speaks about style, word choice and literary nuance. The focus is on authors linked to Switzerland and Ticino, as well as unexpected connections to Ascona.

About the event

Michael Maar invites the audience to a literary evening dedicated to the art of close reading. The focus is on style, word choice and small inconsistencies that can open new perspectives on familiar texts.

Content

The evening looks at writers connected to Switzerland and Ticino, as well as surprising links to Ascona. It combines literary-critical precision with an accessible and engaging format.

About the speaker

Born in 1960, Michael Maar is a literary scholar, writer and critic. He received the Heinrich Mann Prize in 2010. His 2025 publication is «Das violette Hündchen. Große Literatur im Detail».

The event is held in German.