Zeitgeist DC makes the richness of German-language literature accessible to English speakers by presenting an overview and informing about current trends in the literary scenes of Austria, Germany, Liechtenstein and Switzerland.
A selection of leading contemporary authors and playwrights from Europe’s German-speaking countries is presented on this site, alongside news items about the German-language literary world. Related literary events in Washington further the cross-cultural dialogue, providing an opportunity to experience and discuss translated works with others.
A project of the Goethe-Institut Washington, the Austrian Cultural Forum Washington, and the Embassies of Liechtenstein and Switzerland.
