As Switzerland's largest book and literature festival, "Zürich liest" is a permanent fixture on Zurich's cultural agenda at the end of October. Over the course of six days, a total of around 200 events will take place, inviting people to read, ...
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The Art of the Column. ‘NZZ-am-Sonntag’ writer Manfred Papst presents his book ‘Kopf und Kragen’
Manfred Papst’s ‘Zugabe’ column has been appearing in the ‘NZZ am Sonntag’s’ cultural supplement for 24 years. For the book *Kopf und Kragen*, the author has selected 99 columns that explore language and its pitfalls. Laughter is encouraged.
Why do we place the plate on the table and lay the cutlery beside it? Does Donald Trump have a face? Why is the Bernese German word ‘auä’ so lovely? And can one regard hot-air as an honest trade? The author has an answer to these and many other questions. At least, that’s what he makes out!
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Thursday, October 22, 2026
19:00 - 20:30 o'clock
CHF 40.00, 25.00
Choice of price: CHF 40.00 or 25.00 – please pay whichever price suits you best. Includes a lavish aperitif.
Mamfred Papst
Salon zum Rehböckli
Trittligasse 26
8001 Zürich
