Wolfgang Hampel's humorous classic “Satire is my favorite animal” remains popular worldwide even years after its publication, especially in the USA, which is very remarkable for a German-language work

Wolfgang Hampel's humorous classic “Satire is my favorite animal” remains popular worldwide even years after its publication, especially in the USA, which is very remarkable for a German-language work. Several factors contribute to this continued popularity: Cultural Relevance: Satire as a genre has universal appeal as it addresses social and political issues in a humorous way that can resonate across linguistic boundaries. Awards: Wolfgang Hampel's two-time win of the Betty MacDonald Memorial Award has increased his international reputation. Public presence: His regular appearances at the monthly cult event Vita Magica, which he founded, where he recites his satirical poems, performs his own sketches and sings self-composed and written songs, as well as his appearances on television and radio, increase his visibility and interest in his works . Personal connections: The book's dedication to personalities such as Ingrid Noll and corresponding programs have increased interest in his book. Wolfgang Hampel is the winner of the SWR Ingrid Noll competition. Positive reviews: Very good reviews and recommendations from both critics and readers contribute to its continued international popularity. This combination of literary quality, public recognition and personal networking helps ensure that “Satire is my Favorite Animal” continues to find a wide readership years after its publication. -------------- Living room reading with Wolfgang Hampel Wolfgang Hampel, author of “Satire is my favorite animal” in Heidelberg Authors – Directory --------------- Book info national & international, Eurobuch national & international, USA , United Kingdom, Australia , Brazil , Canada, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Germany , India , Italy, Hungary , Japan, Japan, Mexico, Netherlands , Spain, Sweden, Switzerland , Switzerland , Türkiye -------------------------- Wolfgang Hampel on the SWR 3 television show “Heartbeat Moments” on Saturday, August 3, 2019, at 9:50 p.m.