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Fleur JaeggyItalian writer.
Date of Birth: 31.07.1940
Country:  Switzerland |
Content:
- Fleur Jaeggy
- Modeling and Writing
- Life in Milan and Literary Career
- Notable Works
- "Sweet Days of Discipline" (1989)
Fleur Jaeggy
Fleur Jaeggy (born 1940) is an Italian writer.Early Life and Education
Jaeggy was born to an Italian mother and a German-speaking Swiss father. She studied in schools in both Switzerland and Italy.
Modeling and Writing
In 1958, Jaeggy began working as a photomodel. During this time, she also started writing. Her first published novel brought her to the attention of Ingeborg Bachmann, with whom she became friends.
Life in Milan and Literary Career
Jaeggy has lived in Milan since 1968. She is married to writer and publisher Roberto Calasso. Jaeggy has translated the works of Marcel Schwob and Thomas De Quincey. She has also written essays on Schwob, De Quincey, John Keats, and Robert Walser.
Notable Works
Jaeggy's writing is known for its lyrical prose and exploration of themes such as solitude, memory, and the nature of reality. Her works include:
"Sweet Days of Discipline" (1989)
"The Tourist" (1997)"I Am the Brother of XX" (2004)
"The Water Statues" (2016)
Musical Adaptations
Songs based on Jaeggy's poems have been performed by Franco Battiato and Giuni Russo.
