Josef Pleß: “Lübeck is very, very poetic. ”

Josef Pleß is a real bridge builder between cultures: He is a poet, author and translator, has not only enriched the Polish and German literary scene, but has also initiated important cultural partnerships with his work. Born in Graudenz, his journey took him via West Berlin to Lübeck, where he worked for more cultural exchange for a quarter of a century together with his friend, the poet, writer and illustrator Klaus Rainer Goll. His works, from volumes of poetry to novels to an award-winning biography, have been translated into numerous languages and received numerous awards.