Die neue ZEIT-Bibliothek der Weltliteratur

The new ZEIT Library of World Literature brings together 100 books that comfort and move us, that ask questions and discreetly keep the answers to themselves, and that can be read anew and differently over the years. 100 books that explore all the experiences that make us human: whether love or loss, farewell or new beginnings, fear or hope. 100 companions for life.

Writers, critics, and editors from ZEIT each dedicate themselves to one of these books and describe their personal approach to it. Daniel Kehlmann is fascinated by the uniqueness of the language in Faust, which continues to draw him in despite occasional fatigue with Goethe. Eva Menasse demonstrates how relevant To Kill a Mockingbird is today, and those who have not yet encountered Clarice Lispector's Near to the Wild Heart will wonder, after reading Maja Becker's tribute, how that could have happened.

The ZEIT edition "100 Books, 100 Companions" presents literature that remains vibrant and indispensable by our side, regardless of its age, that touches us and brings our emotions out of hiding.

• An essential reading book for all who love books, and a wonderful gift book
• Featuring texts by Elke Heidenreich, Florian Illies, Daniel Kehlmann, Eva Menasse, Terézia Mora, Orhan Pamuk, Iris Radisch, Mithu Sanyal, and many others.