Remembering the Legendary Writer: Günter Grass's Anniversary with Katharina Thalbach
Death of Günter Grass: Discussion with Katharina Thalbach - Commemorating the Decade Since the Demise of Günter Grass: Reading Event with Katharina Thalbach
Let's take a leap back ten years to when literary titan Günter Grass breathed his last in Lübeck. To mark this somber occasion on April 14, the Günter Grass House invites you to a captivating reading event by renowned actress Katharina Thalbach, titled "Grass for the Future." This unique gathering will occur at the Kulturwerft Gollan, and Thalbach will read thought-provoking selections from the Nobel laureate's oeuvre, focusing on contemporary issues like environmental preservation - a concern dear to Grass's heart, both as an author and visual artist.
Expect an enlightening discussion between climate activist Luisa Neubauer and museum director Jörg-Philipp Thomsa, along with a lecture by literary scholar Heinrich Detering on literature's symbiotic relationship with ecology. It's worth mentioning that April 13 marks the sole celebration of Grass's passing in Lübeck, with preparations underway for his 100th birthday celebration in 2027.
Should you find yourself hankering for more Grass-related events, stick close to local Lübeck cultural calendars or German literary event listings, as they might feature additional tributes or readings inspired by Grass's works. Away from Lübeck, there's a Jazzclub Leipzig event on March 29, 2025, commemorating the 10th anniversary of Grass's passing - while not directly linked to Lübeck, it stands as a testament to the long- lasting impact he's had on the literary world.
Günter Grass, born in Danzig in 1927, resided in the Herzogtum Lauenburg district's Behlendorf village from 1986 until his demise. Since the mid-1990s, his office, archive, and a treasure trove of over 1,400 original artworks and manuscripts have found their home within the Günter Grass House in Lübeck's historic heart.
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- Günter Grass
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- The reading event titled "Grass for the Future" by Katharina Thalbach, scheduled to take place at the Kulturwerft Gollan in Lübeck, will focus on Günter Grass's works, presenting thought-provoking selections that emphasize contemporary issues such as environmental preservation.
- During the event in Lübeck, there will be an enlightening discussion between climate activist Luisa Neubauer and museum director Jörg-Philipp Thomsa, as well as a lecture by literary scholar Heinrich Detering on literature's symbiotic relationship with ecology.
- Günter Grass, who was born in Danzig in 1927 and resided in Behlendorf village, Herzogtum Lauenburg district until his demise in 2015, had his office, archive, and a collection of over 1,400 original artworks and manuscripts stored within the Günter Grass House in Lübeck's historic heart since the mid-1990s.
