THE OPERA BALL

  • A hilariously hellish journey into the very core of Austrian culture.
  • Her previous book Iowa sold 70,000 copies and was longlisted for the German Book Prize 2024!

What happens when Austria’s cult satirist hits the world’s glitziest gala? Steffi Sargnagel attends the Vienna Opera Ball to witness the rich, the famous, and the bizarre. With a wicked eye and hidden empathy, she explores the strange intersection of power and prestige. It is a "terribly interesting" journey into high society, offering a laugh-out-loud look at the absurdities of the elite perfect for fans of sharp social commentary.

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  • Publisher: Rowohlt Hundert Augen
  • Release: 27.01.2026
  • ISBN: 978-3-498-00882-6
  • 80 Pages
  • Author: Stefanie Sargnagel

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Stefanie Sargnagel

Stefanie Sargnagel , born in 1986, studied painting at the Academy of Fine Arts in Vienna but spent more time at her day job in a call centre. She has been a freelance author since 2016 – and has since spent more time with her tax advisor. She received the BKS Bank Audience Prize during the competition for the Ingeborg Bachmann Prize 2016. Her books,  Statusmeldungen , Dicht , Iowa and Opernball were bestsellers, with Statusmeldungen being adapted into a movie.