Robert Walser has inspired visual artists around the world for generations. For Thomas Hirschhorn, one of the most provocative and innovative artists of our time, he is a guiding figure, a "hero" who embodies true artistry. Walser's artistic claim is always tied to a personal perspective that marks a distance from the mainstream. This anthology contains a selection of Robert Walser's best texts - an ideal introduction to the work of an author whose poetically vivid writing has an enduring impact.