SALON Books & Bites | Der literarische Lunch | Christian Pantle: Gefährliche Liebschaften

Reading as a Means of Survival: A Celebration of Books and Civil Courage. One author, one book, two readings, and a good lunch.

Dangerous Liaisons, from the Bible to the White House—40 Fatal Relationships, with author Christian Pantle

These fatal relationships made history: In the biblical narrative, doom takes its course right from the world’s first couple. As is well known, Eve tempts Adam into the Fall, and their expulsion from Paradise follows. The rest of human history is also rich in fateful affairs with tragic or even deadly outcomes. This book recounts the most famous and most curious of them: Samson & Delilah, Mark Antony & Cleopatra, Marie Antoinette & Louis XVI, Oskar Kokoschka & Alma Mahler, Bonnie & Clyde, Liz Taylor & Richard Burton, and many more.

Dr. Christian Pantleis editor-in-chief of the monthly magazineG/GESCHICHTE andauthor of a series of successful nonfiction books such as*The Peasants’ War*,*The Thirty Years’ War*, and*The Battle of Varus*.

One author, one book, two reading excerpts, and a good lunch(Lunch Quicky for 25 euros). In just 60 minutes, the new SALON concept combines literary discovery with focused conversation. Between arrival, ordering, and serving, the guest reads from their current work, answers questions, and offers insights into the characters, language, and creative process. The event officially ends at 12:50 p.m.—with time for book sales and signings.

This salon is free of charge.Please register and reserve a seat so that we and the author can plan more effectively.