Caroline Wahl - 1999 Meters Above Sea Level

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Caroline Wahl 1999 Meters Above Sea Level She is one of the most important voices of young German-language contemporary literature: After the great success of her debut novel "22 Bahnen," which has now been adapted into a film, the focus is now on Caroline Wahl's new novel "1999 Meters Above Sea Level," from which the author reads excerpts at the Prinzregententheater. Between longing and self-staging, crash and departure, she tells of a young woman who wants to reach high — at any cost. With sharp insight, wit, and great emotional force, she creates a portrait of a generation caught between the desire for freedom, overwhelm, and the question of who they really want to be. Moving from Bali to Berlin to St. Moritz, the protagonist suddenly finds herself among the rich and beautiful with her bright orange dyed hair, posing as an artist. But behind the glittering surface grow doubts, longing — and an encounter with a man who turns everything upside down. "The author makes it clear: she is a young woman, and she has everything in her hands. That is her message," wrote Süddeutsche Zeitung. Insights into the person Caroline Wahl
The 31-year-old from Mainz is currently one of the most successful authors of German contemporary literature. An short portrait by ORF provides insights into Caroline Wahl's personality: it shows her clear stance on her extroverted lifestyle as well as her openness and composure in dealing with criticism of her writing style.

Highlights

• Reading from the new novel "1999 Meters Above Sea Level"
• Caroline Wahl is one of the most important voices in German-language literature
• Event at the Prinzregententheater in Munich

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Caroline Wahl presents excerpts from her new novel at the Prinzregententheater. The reading offers insights into the challenges and longings of a young woman navigating between self-staging and inner conflicts.

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Prinzregentenplatz 12, 81675 München, Germany

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