Florian Illies

About

Florian Illies is a German writer, art historian and journalist. He became widely known with his book 1913: Der Sommer des Jahrhunderts, a portrait of European cultural life on the eve of World War I. His writing blends historical research with vivid storytelling, making the past feel immediate.

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Wed 9.9. 19:00 Mainzer Dom, Mainz 9.25 €

"Traum aus Feuer" - Florian Illies Reads at Mainz Cathedral

Florian Illies recounts the tale of alchemist Johannes Kunckel and his quest for gold in the Baroque era-a reading from his latest work "Traum aus Feuer" at Mainz Cathedral.

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