Remembering Jean Améry (1912-1978)

Austrian born writer Jean Améry, who chose Brussels as his hometown after the Second World War, was one of the most distinguished essayists, cultural critics, and avant-garde writers of the twentieth century. Organized by scholars from NYU’s German department, the Draper program and the Trauma & Violence interdisciplinary program, the panel intends to honor Jean Améry’s centenary with three succinct talks of twenty-five minutes length each.