Two powerhouse authors from each side of the Atlantic: American Jeffrey Eugenides — a former Academy fellow — and German-Austrian Daniel Kehlmann discuss the craft, challenges, and joys of novel writing at a literary salon in Aspen, Colorado, hosted by Academy trustee Leah Zell. On July 1, 2025, Zell hosted this fifth annual summer salon, bringing the work of the American Academy in Berlin to the Rocky Mountains.
Jeffrey Eugenides & Daniel Kehlmann: The Craft of Novel Writing
Jeffrey Eugenides and Daniel Kehlmann discuss the craft, challenges, and joys of novel writing.
Published 31 Jul 2025
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