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LR Nonfiction: The West is dead. Long live the West?

Our review of The West (Josephine Quinn) and The West (Georgios Varouxakis) explores the long intellectual history behind the concept... Our review of The West (Josephine Quinn) and The West (Georgios Varouxakis) explores the long intellectual history behind the concept...

02/03/2026 02/03/2026

LR Literature: The Situation | Jakub Stachowiak | Iceland

For the final story of our Short Story Month, we move from Saudi Arabia to Iceland. In The Situation, Jakub Stachowiak crafts a precise, unsettling reflection on memory. For the final story of our Short Story Month, we move from Saudi Arabia to Iceland. In The Situation, Jakub Stachowiak crafts a precise, unsettling reflection on memory.

26/02/2026 26/02/2026

LR Literature: Behind the Glasses | Yousef Al-Mohaimeed | Saudi Arabia

Two sharp, unsettling short stories from Saudi Arabia by Yousef Al-Mohaimeed. In Behind the Glasses, illusion meets inheritance: Prada frames, a vanished store and more. Two sharp, unsettling short stories from Saudi Arabia by Yousef Al-Mohaimeed. In Behind the Glasses, illusion meets inheritance: Prada frames, a vanished store and more.

23/02/2026 23/02/2026

LR Lit: Fragments of Hope in Failing Light | Dunya Yousufzai | Kabul

Kabul-based writer Dunya Yousufzai writes from within the fracture — echoing Leonard Cohen’s line that “there is a crack in everything, that’s how the light gets in.” Kabul-based writer Dunya Yousufzai writes from within the fracture — echoing Leonard Cohen’s line that “there is a crack in everything, that’s how the light gets in.”

19/02/2026 19/02/2026

LR Literature: The mother of the house | Urun Kuhzod | Tajikistan

As part of our Short Story Month, we feature “The Mother of the House” — a haunting story by one of Tajikistan’s most renowned authors... As part of our Short Story Month, we feature “The Mother of the House” — a haunting story by one of Tajikistan’s most renowned authors...

16/02/2026 16/02/2026

LR Literature: Under the silence of gold | Mi Ravao | Madagascar

In Under The Silence Of Gold, Madagascan author Mi Ravao delivers a sharply political text on the merciless exploitation of land and people... In Under The Silence Of Gold, Madagascan author Mi Ravao delivers a sharply political text on the merciless exploitation of land and people...

12/02/2026 12/02/2026

LR Literature: Foreigner | Ausländer | Al Joseph Lumen | Philippines

We are proud to publish autofictional texts by Philippine authour Al Joseph Lumen, drawn from his work in a German nursing home... We are proud to publish autofictional texts by Philippine authour Al Joseph Lumen, drawn from his work in a German nursing home...

09/02/2026 09/02/2026

LR Literature: The Functionary’s Story by Leonardo Garzaro (Brazil)

A Functionary’s Story by Brazilian author Leonardo Garzaro explores how economic structures shape personal identity in a globalized world... A Functionary’s Story by Brazilian author Leonardo Garzaro explores how economic structures shape personal identity in a globalized world...

05/02/2026 05/02/2026

LR Literature: Khemji – An Indian Tragedy by Waseem Hussain (Schweiz)

We are kicking off our biannual month of exclusively short stories with ‘Khemji – An Indian Tragedy’ by Waseem Hussain... We are kicking off our biannual month of exclusively short stories with ‘Khemji – An Indian Tragedy’ by Waseem Hussain...

02/02/2026 02/02/2026

LR Literature: A street through a wall | Ali Al Hazmi (Saudi Arabia)

Five poems from Saudi Arabia by Ali Al Hazmi: loss, desire, exile, the sea as memory and threat. A street through a wall — powerful contemporary Arabic poetry... Five poems from Saudi Arabia by Ali Al Hazmi: loss, desire, exile, the sea as memory and threat. A street through a wall — powerful contemporary Arabic poetry...

29/01/2026 29/01/2026

LR Interview: "Life is already difficult enough" | Ahmed A. M. Ramadan

Egyptian author Ahmed Abdel Moneim Ramadan on absurdity, fantasy, writing under pressure, and why literature can never fully escape reality... Egyptian author Ahmed Abdel Moneim Ramadan on absurdity, fantasy, writing under pressure, and why literature can never fully escape reality...

26/01/2026 26/01/2026

LR Fiction: Trevor Noah & Sabina Hahn | Into the Uncut Grass

A boy, a teddy bear, and a quiet escape into the tall grass. ‚Into the Uncut Grass‘ by Trevor Noah & Sabina Hahn is a gentle fable about decisions, freedom, and finding. A boy, a teddy bear, and a quiet escape into the tall grass. ‚Into the Uncut Grass‘ by Trevor Noah & Sabina Hahn is a gentle fable about decisions, freedom, and finding.

22/01/2026 22/01/2026

LR Essay: On the present state of Moroccan literature by M. Khalfouf

Is Moroccan literature really marginal — or radically plural? In this essay, Mohamed Khalfouf explores canon formation, multilingualism and literary renewal... Is Moroccan literature really marginal — or radically plural? In this essay, Mohamed Khalfouf explores canon formation, multilingualism and literary renewal...

19/01/2026 19/01/2026

LR Nonfiction: „Hitler was a leftist“ | „Hitler war ein Linker“

„Hitler was a leftist“: In „Das Deutsche Demokratische Reich“ (The German Democratic Reich), historian Volker Weiß shows how right-wing politics is made possible today... „Hitler was a leftist“: In „Das Deutsche Demokratische Reich“ (The German Democratic Reich), historian Volker Weiß shows how right-wing politics is made possible today...

15/01/2026 15/01/2026

LR Fiction: Martin R. Deans "Tabak und Schokolade"

Martin R. Dean’s ‚Takak und Schokolade‘ confronts colonial amnesia with a transcontinental family narrative. A powerful literary journey... Martin R. Dean’s ‚Takak und Schokolade‘ confronts colonial amnesia with a transcontinental family narrative. A powerful literary journey...

12/01/2026 12/01/2026

LR Fiction: 'Bound to Violence" by Malian writer Yambo Ouologuem

What happens when a once-controversial novel re-emerges as a Penguin Modern Classic? Especially when it is Bound to Violence by Malian writer Yambo Ouologuem... What happens when a once-controversial novel re-emerges as a Penguin Modern Classic? Especially when it is Bound to Violence by Malian writer Yambo Ouologuem...

08/01/2026 08/01/2026

LR Poetry: Hannes Wesendonks "Der Typ mit den getönten Gläsern"

In den Gedichten von Hannes Wesendonk gibt es keine lyrische Hausapotheke, sondern ein bunter Teller aus Alltag, Lakonie und Brüchen. Offen, direkt, ohne Rezepturen... In den Gedichten von Hannes Wesendonk gibt es keine lyrische Hausapotheke, sondern ein bunter Teller aus Alltag, Lakonie und Brüchen. Offen, direkt, ohne Rezepturen...

05/01/2026 05/01/2026

LR Literature: Two poems by Loiq Scherali from Tajikistan

Between the visible world and what lies just beyond it, Algerian Ghizlan Touati writes in “In the World and Beyond…” with precision and quiet intensity... Between the visible world and what lies just beyond it, Algerian Ghizlan Touati writes in “In the World and Beyond…” with precision and quiet intensity...

31/12/2025 31/12/2025

LR Literature: 'In the world and beyond' by Algerian Ghizlan Touati

Between the visible world and what lies just beyond it, Algerian Ghizlan Touati writes in “In the World and Beyond…” with precision and quiet intensity... Between the visible world and what lies just beyond it, Algerian Ghizlan Touati writes in “In the World and Beyond…” with precision and quiet intensity...

29/12/2025 29/12/2025

LR Children's Book: Shaw Kuzki | Hiroshima in three spellings

In "Soul Lanterns", Shaw Kuzki shows how memories are passed down through generations and change over time... In "Soul Lanterns", Shaw Kuzki shows how memories are passed down through generations and change over time...

26/12/2025 26/12/2025

Essay: A Hindu festival called Christmas by Kiran Nagarkar

The classic Literatur.Review Christmas story is here: A Hindu Festival Called Christmas by Kiran Nagarkar, one of India’s most significant writers... The classic Literatur.Review Christmas story is here: A Hindu Festival Called Christmas by Kiran Nagarkar, one of India’s most significant writers...

24/12/2025 24/12/2025

LR Interview: Halldór Guðmundsson, Halldór Laxness & the Global South

Re-reading Halldór Laxness between the Global North & South. Biographer Halldór Guðmundsson in conversation with Axel Timo Purr on colonialism, poverty and nature... Re-reading Halldór Laxness between the Global North & South. Biographer Halldór Guðmundsson in conversation with Axel Timo Purr on colonialism, poverty and nature...

22/12/2025 22/12/2025

LR Nonfiction: India - Only the most populous country in the world?

India is now the world’s most populous country – but what does that really mean?Our review of 'Vishwa Shastra' shows why India’s history, strategy and global role matter. India is now the world’s most populous country – but what does that really mean?Our review of 'Vishwa Shastra' shows why India’s history, strategy and global role matter.

18/12/2025 18/12/2025

LR Essay: African theatre versus Western classics

How do African theatre makers engage with Western classics today? Tunisian writer Hamed Ben Mohamed Mahdawi explores strategies of appropriation and resistance... How do African theatre makers engage with Western classics today? Tunisian writer Hamed Ben Mohamed Mahdawi explores strategies of appropriation and resistance...

15/12/2025 15/12/2025

LR Fiction: Lavie Tidhar’s stark thrilling portrait of Israeli history

Lavie Tidhar's "Adama" is a stark portrait of Israeli history, exploring violence, hope and self-destruction... Lavie Tidhar's "Adama" is a stark portrait of Israeli history, exploring violence, hope and self-destruction...

11/12/2025 11/12/2025

LR Fiction: Halim Youssef’s ‘Love in the Shadow of Dark Flags’

Between political terror and human sensitivity, Halim Youssef’s ‘Love in the Shadow of Dark Flags’ opens up a space of literary intensity.... Between political terror and human sensitivity, Halim Youssef’s ‘Love in the Shadow of Dark Flags’ opens up a space of literary intensity....

08/12/2025 08/12/2025

LR Fiction: Abdulrazak Gurnah's 'Theft'

In "Theft", Abdulrazak Gurnah traces the fine cracks that run through friendship, love and origins when a society is set in motion.... In "Theft", Abdulrazak Gurnah traces the fine cracks that run through friendship, love and origins when a society is set in motion....

04/12/2025 04/12/2025

LR Literature: Alia Mamdouh | Presence of the Absent Man | عالية ممدوح

Alia Mamdouh’s The Shadow of the Absent Ma is considered the first Arabic short story to openly address female desire between women - courageous, sensual, unforgettable. Alia Mamdouh’s The Shadow of the Absent Ma is considered the first Arabic short story to openly address female desire between women - courageous, sensual, unforgettable.

30/11/2025 30/11/2025

LR Literature: Negro | Black | Yuderkys Espinosa Miñoso

With “Black”, Literatur.Review publishes a powerful new poem by Yuderkys Espinosa Miñoso, one of the leading voices of decolonial feminism... With “Black”, Literatur.Review publishes a powerful new poem by Yuderkys Espinosa Miñoso, one of the leading voices of decolonial feminism...

27/11/2025 27/11/2025

LR Nonfiction: Remembering Borders by Arturo Soto

In his new book "Border Documents", Mexican photographer Arturo Soto unfolds a quiet, poetic topography of memory - far from clichés, close to everyday reality... In his new book "Border Documents", Mexican photographer Arturo Soto unfolds a quiet, poetic topography of memory - far from clichés, close to everyday reality...

26/11/2025 26/11/2025