"On Chance" by Navid Kermani is a captivating literary work based on the lectures the author delivered during the Frankfurt Poetics Lectures in the summer of 2010. In five impressive talks, Kermani guides the audience through the history of German literature and provides insights into his own creative process. He addresses the fundamentals of writing and the artistic act that encompasses both the creation and dissolution of the self. Kermani connects his reflections with the great mystical traditions of world religions and offers an innovative interpretation of classic German literature, placing it in a contemporary context. This book is not only a reflection on writing but also an invitation to explore the deeper meaning of literature.