Author Mirjam Pressler Finds Joy in the Act of Writing
Interactive Exhibition Honors Award-Winning Author Mirjam Pressler
Embark on a literary journey at an interactive exhibition, exploring the works of the esteemed author Mirjam Pressler. Delve into personal anecdotes and insights from this usually reserved artist. Engage at seven interactive stations, immersing yourself in the nearly 40 books written by Pressler, creating a touch of library ambiance. On-site, complementary reading material, postcards, and a small memento serve as keepsakes of your museum visit.
Awarded the German Youth Literature Prize in 1994, Pressler's works are lauded for their impact on the young adult and children's literature genres. Born in Darmstadt in 1940, Pressler overcame a difficult beginning marked by poverty, solitude, and violence. With aspirations to become a painter as a teenager, her journey to writing came at the age of 39.
Pressler tackled challenging themes, addressing fear, violence, loneliness, disability, and eating disorders while conveying resilience and hope. Her work often centered around Jewish motifs and commemorated Holocaust survival stories. In her final novel, "Dark Gold," Pressler weaves the tale of the Erfurt Treasure, viewable at the Old Synagogue.
Notable contributions by Pressler include "Shylock's Daughter," which ventures into fifteenth-century Italy, paying homage to Shakespeare's play and the Jewish community's experiences. "Malka and Halinka" presents young Jewish protagonists who endured the Holocaust, offering powerful narratives of survival and resilience. Pressler's work on Anne Frank's diaries, including translating them from Dutch into German and editing the definitive edition, established her as a leading authority on Frank's life and writings.
In celebrating the life and work of Mirjam Pressler, this exhibition offers an engaging and personal glimpse into the life of a remarkable author, translator, and artist.
Engage with Mirjam Pressler's lifestyle and literary works at the interactive exhibition, where you can delve into seven stations showcasing her nearly 40 books, including notable ones like "Shylock's Daughter" and "Malka and Halinka." Additionally, immerse yourself in her works that explore themes such as fear, violence, loneliness, disability, and eating disorders, while admiring her resilience and hopeful narratives within the context of Jewish motifs and Holocaust survival stories.
