These explorations of the world are thought-provoking and a literary delight. Once again, the author, who prefers the small form, proves to be a precise observer of the present. Whether it's a meadow in the Valais, a quiet street in the middle of Berlin, or people experiencing loss. A river begins to speak and tells of various demands. And what does Rosa Luxemburg do? She is given a bouquet woven as a fictional artwork in a factory. Despite the grim state of the world, hope dies last. After the downfall comes the new beginning. Christine Pfammatter, born in 1969 in Leuk-Stadt, Switzerland, studied philosophy, literature, and art history in Bern and lives and works as a writer and translator in Berlin. She regularly and enthusiastically writes about contemporary art.