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Swansea University Centre for Contemporary German Literature Writer in residence 2008 FERIDUN ZAIMOGLU reads from his latest novel "Liebesbrand" - a central European road romance, a story of carnal desire, fear of death, and spirituality. ZAIMOGLU, b. 1963, gained notoriety with his first book, Kanak Sprak (1995). With subsequent prize-winning novels, inc. Abschaum, German Amok, Leyla and Liebesbrand, + short stories, playscripts, radio, film, tv & press work, he ranks among Germany's most important authors of migrant background and Europe's most important authors of Muslim faith. The reading is preceded by a talk (in English) on Turkish German literature by the Centre's distinguished guest critic from Munich: KARIN E. YEŞILADA Weds 25 June, 2.30 - 5pm Keir Hardie 431 for more info tel 01792 205678 x 4030 Tom Cheesman