Peter Weiss Jahrbuch 2016

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Editorial Archiv Peter Weiss Chronik, translated from Swedish by Wiebke Ankersen, features two illustrations by Peter Weiss. It includes various contributions such as Steffen Mensching's literary birthday bouquet for Weiss and Christoph Geiser's reflections on contemporary themes. Tanja Dückers presents a piece titled "Heute, am 10. Mai," while Birgit Müller-Wieland offers a parallel commentary on Hauser's room. Christian Geissler shares excerpts from "Flugschnee," and Peter Weiss' writing process is explored in "mitten im schlamassel anleiten." The 2014 Peter-Weiss-Preis is highlighted with Helmut Böttiger's laudation for Ulrich Peltzer, who expresses gratitude upon receiving the award. A dossier by Manfred Haiduk delves into Weiss's biography, featuring three essays on his English exile, final phone calls, and memories of his death. Ola Holmgren analyzes Weiss's transition from his native language to liberating writing. Arnd Beise and Melanie Raemy discuss the societal context from which the regime emerged, while Michael Hofmann examines Weiss's documentary theater piece "Ermittlung" and its connection to Holocaust memory. Ralf Simon explores surrealism in Weiss's work, and Gustav Landgren reflects on Foucault's influence on Weiss. The collection also includes critiques and essays on urban modernity and the relevance of Weiss's aesthetics of resistance, compiled by various contributors.