Name: Marion Brasch speaks about her famous family
Start: 2026-06-23T22:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-06-23T23:30:00+02:00
Location: Literaturbühne | EG

Marion Brasch at the City Library Bielefeld: A literary evening about memory, family, and voice

This reading delves into one of the most compelling family stories in contemporary German-language literature. Marion Brasch reads from From Now on There is Silence and simultaneously tells a biography that is closely intertwined with the literary, radio, and cultural history of East Berlin.

An author who creates literature from intimacy

Marion Brasch embodies a form of storytelling that does not expose intimacy but transforms it into language. Her novel reflects on the Brasch family, on brothers, parents, and on the weight of a historical era that has inextricably intertwined private bonds, artistic paths, and political tensions. It is precisely from this that the evening derives its special reading atmosphere: personal, precise, and supported by fine linguistic artistry.

Reading, discussion, and cultural context

The event is designed as a reading with a subsequent transition into a joint discussion. Within the framework of a Brasch seminar at the University of Bielefeld, a format emerges that is not only literary but also historically cultural. The audience experiences an author encounter where work and life context do not fall apart but illuminate each other.

The venue: City Library as a vibrant cultural space

The City Library Bielefeld at Neumarkt is regarded as a central educational and cultural site in the city. The literature stage on the ground floor creates an immediate, concentrated environment for readings and discussions. Those who appreciate literature in an open, urban setting will find a space here that fosters closeness, attention, and exchange.

Who will particularly benefit from this evening

The date is aimed at readers who value biographical literature, contemporary historical perspectives, and reflective family narratives. Additionally, anyone interested in the literary discourse surrounding GDR history, culture of remembrance, and Marion Brasch's writing style will find an evening rich in depth and resonance.

Conclusion

Marion Brasch brings together literature, family history, and the present in a dense evening filled with voice and memory. Anyone wanting to experience an intelligent reading with conversation, cultural background, and free admission should not miss this event in Bielefeld.