My research interests are expansive, primarily centered on examining the relationship between German-language literature and philosophy from the 18th century to the present. A specific focal point of my research is the impact of the philosopher Schopenhauer on a diverse range of literary works, encompassing those of Wilhelm Raabe, Thomas Mann, Thomas Bernhard, Ingeborg Bachmann, Ludwig Wittgenstein, Arno Schmidt, and Franz Kafka. I have translated Schopenhauer's seminal work, "Die Welt als Wille und Vorstellung," into Danish. Additionally, my translation endeavors extend to modern German-language drama, including works performed at the Royal Danish Theatre, and a total of 11 books by the Austrian author Thomas Bernhard. Another central strand of my research explores transcultural connections between Germany and Scandinavia in both directions. I have led a research project on the literary and intellectual exchanges between the German-speaking world and Scandinavia around 1900, and I am currently developing a project that examines the diverse intercultural influences shaping the contemporary moment. More recently, I have also begun to engage with questions of authorship, creativity, and AI. In 2021, I was honored with the Jan Sonnergaards mindelegat for my literary contributions, including the publication of 8 volumes of poetry. In 2023, I was awarded the Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm Prize (DAAD) in recognition of my research achievements and my role as an intercultural mediator.

Full CV Søren R. Fauth January 2026