Inspired by a true story, this novel blends years of research with lyrical storytelling to recount the origins of the DADA art movement and the female artist behind it. It’s a story of love, community and embracing the illogical during tumultuous times.

“What Was Beautiful and Good” is an internationally acclaimed novel about the origins of the Dada art movement in Zurich, Switzerland during the early days of World War I. This anniversary edition honours the 110th Anniversary of the Cabaret Voltaire, to raise historical insights and inspire readers to experience the meaning behind Dadaism.

Through its pages, readers explore the spirit of the early 20th Century art movement, offering a personal look into the ideas that shaped modern art and literature by the real founders of the movement, including Emmy Hennings, Hugo Ball, Tristian Tzara, Hans Richter, Marcel Janco, and others. With appearances by Pablo Picasso, Vladimir Lenin, and Nietzsche, this novel is perfect for enthusiasts of literary history, art movements, and cultural studies.