TEHRAN -- Swiss author Franz Hohler promoted a Persian version of his book “Cake and Other Stories” during a ceremony at the 27th Tehran International Book Fair (TIBF) on Thursday.
The Persian version has been published by Iranban Publications under the title of “Surprise in Paris”.
Translator Elham Moqaddas also attended the ceremony, which was organized by the publisher.
Franz Hohler is the author of a one-man show and satirical programs for television and radio. He has written theatrical plays, children’s books, stories and novels. In 2002 he received the Kassel Literary Prize for Grotesque Humor.
One of his most famous works is the “Totemügerli”, a Swiss-German story based upon a fantasy creature. His collection of witty short stories Der Stein (2011) features border-crossing between the realistic and the fantastic. It is humorous and thought-provoking.
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