Life in the Partial Shade—A Chaotic Palm Tree Revue

Together, Judith Schalansky—writer and editor of the *Naturkunden* series—and author Jutta Person embark on a quest for clues that is as insightful as it is entertaining.

In a literary revue, they bring to life the voices of those who have admired, researched, collected, and exploited palm trees. Spanning botany, cultural history, and pop culture, a surprising perspective unfolds on a plant that is far more than mere decoration: from date syrup to photo wallpaper, from Palmin to fetish plant.

Look forward to an evening that is as informative as it is entertaining, dedicated to one of the world’s most fascinating plants—it doesn’t get any more “palm-y” than this.

Jutta Person is a literary scholar, journalist, and author of the *Naturkunden* volumes *Donkeys*, *Corals*, and *Palms*.

Judith Schalansky is a multi-award-winning writer and editor of the successful *Naturkunden* series.

The event is based on the newly published book *Palms: A Portrait* by Jutta Person, part of the *Naturkunden* series edited by Judith Schalansky.

• Target audience: everyone
• Duration: 120 minutes
• Remaining seats: 100
• Meeting point: Königin-Luise-Platz Visitor Center

IN GERMAN