Ian McEwan "Was wir wissen können"

Join us for an engaging reading and discussion with Ian McEwan as he presents his latest work, "Was wir wissen können." In the year 2119, the world is inundated, and Europe has become an insular landscape, where freedom and wealth are mere memories. Amidst this backdrop, a literary scholar delves into the archives of the early 21st century, searching for a poem. What begins as a literary obsession evolves into a complex inquiry, intertwining old loves and hidden crimes into a rich tapestry. McEwan masterfully depicts a future where not all hope is lost, once again showcasing his prowess as a "highly literary and engaged chronicler of the times" (Neue Zürcher Zeitung). The works of this British master storyteller frequently explore existential questions concerning humanity, our culture, and social interactions. Many of his novels have achieved significant commercial success and have even been adapted into films.

Ian McEwan, born in 1948 in Aldershot (Hampshire), resides near London. He was awarded the Booker Prize in 1998 and the Shakespeare Prize from the Alfred Toepfer Foundation in 1999. Since the global success of "Atonement," each of his novels has become a bestseller, with several adaptations, including the most recent "On Chesil Beach" (featuring Saoirse Ronan) and "The Children Act" (starring Emma Thompson). McEwan is a member of the Royal Society of Literature, the Royal Society of Arts, the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, and is a recipient of the Goethe Medal.