Culture in the Mirror of Literature. Switzerland, as a multicultural nation, has preserved regional peculiarities in culture and literature over the centuries. From the earliest literary testimonies in the Middle Ages to the present day, the defining works and influential authors are presented. Among them are: Gottfried Keller, Conrad Ferdinand Meyer, Robert Walser, Friedrich Dürrenmatt, Max Frisch, Urs Widmer, Adolf Muschg, and Zoë Jenny. In addition to German-speaking literature, the French, Italian, and Romansh literature of Switzerland also has its own distinct forms. A vibrant overall picture of Swiss literature and culture.