Book presentation and discussion with author Thomas Weiß about his book: Johann Peter Hebel. The Whisperer of Home

Do the writings of Johann Peter Hebel (1760–1826) still hold significance in literature today? What do his texts—such as *Allemannische Gedichte* and *Schatzkästlein des rheinischen Hausfreundes* —tell us 200 years after his death? Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, Gottfried Keller, Leo Tolstoy, Kurt Tucholsky, and Walter Jens praised—even celebrated—him. And today? Hebel’s contemporary colleague in the pastoral ministry, Thomas Weiß, explores this unconventional and outspoken writer and clergyman in his biography.

Susanne Bader and Björn Siller will speak with author Thomas Weiß this evening about the life and work of Johann Peter Hebel. Hebel in his own time and Hebel today will form the cornerstones of what is sure to be an interesting conversation.