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Swiss Literary Scholar Peter von Matt Passes Away at 87

The influential author and public intellectual died Monday in Zürich after a prolonged illness, his family confirmed.

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Literaturwissenschaftler Peter von Matt (1937 bis 2025)
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Overview

  • Peter von Matt, a renowned Swiss literary scholar and writer, died at the age of 87 on Monday in Zürich.
  • His family confirmed his passing to Deutsche Presse-Agentur following an earlier report by Swiss broadcaster SRF.
  • Von Matt's seminal works, including 'Liebesverrat' (1989) and 'Verkommene Söhne, missratene Töchter' (1995), redefined Germanic literary criticism.
  • He explored themes of love, betrayal, and European identity, with notable essays like 'Das Kalb vor der Gotthardpost' (2012) examining Swiss cultural identity.
  • In addition to his academic contributions, von Matt was celebrated as a sought-after public speaker and festredner, bridging academia and public discourse.