Is there still a Bavarian literature, or is there only literature in Bavaria? Is Bavarian more than just a language? Is it perhaps a way of life that is deeply rooted in traditions and customs? When people think of Bavaria, they immediately picture lederhosen and linen jackets, edelweiss and fine fabrics, lush meadows and the glow of the Alps. Prejudices against Bavaria and Bavarians have a long tradition. It is often forgotten that this landscape has been a source of inspiration and a backdrop for writers for centuries. The reading of this anthology gathers stories about the land and its people, taking the reader on a journey to a long-lost time. Elisabeth Tworek searched libraries for books and texts that reveal the essence of the unique Bavarian way of life. She discovered more than a hundred years of Bavarian literature, from Ludwig Thoma to Herbert Achternbusch, from Lena Christ to Erika Mann.