Is the Other Hell?: Loneliness and Fragile Forms of Connection in Literature

This talk, organized by the Goethe-Institut in collaboration with the Faculty of Literature and Linguistics of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, explores the paradox of loneliness in contemporary life. Three writers from Germany, Austria, and Vietnam will dissect the hidden fractures and fragility of human beings, examining existential loneliness, alienation, and the instability of love in urban settings. The event aims to open an interdisciplinary dialogue between literature, philosophy, and psychology. It is suitable for researchers, students, and anyone interested in literature.