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.

Upcoming · 2

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

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

Florian Illies reads from his latest book at Mainz Cathedral, tracing the story of Baroque alchemist Johannes Kunckel and his accidental invention of ruby glass.

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