Carolina Schutti was born in 1976 in Innsbruck, where she still lives. She studied German philology, English and American Studies, classical guitar, and classical voice. Read More After several years of teaching, and following her PhD on Elias Canetti, she taught at the University of Florence, followed by a post as a research assistant at Literaturhaus am Inn.

Her publications include short stories, poetry, and radioplays. In addition, she works with musicians and develops interdisciplinary projects. Schutti has received a number of awards for her literary work, and her books have been translated into eighteen languages.