Ostap Slyvynsky in Bielefeld: Reading from Words in War moves literature lovers
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An evening about language, war and the fragile power of hope
Ostap Slyvynsky brings a literary experience to Bielefeld with Words in War that goes far beyond a classic reading. In the city library, poetic language art meets the pressing questions of our present: How does violence change the meaning of words? How does resistance sound when it becomes quiet? And what remains of hope when language itself is under pressure?
Literary intensity between testimony and poetry
The Ukrainian author, literary scholar and translator has been collecting testimonies about Russia's invasion since 2022 and has formed a multifaceted dictionary of war from them. The texts represent a compelling narrative in which the voices of refugees, helpers, paramedics, soldiers, activists, and artists become audible. It is precisely this polyphony that gives the reading its special authority and emotional power.
A work that opens cultural discourse
Words in War combines literary quality with political accuracy. Ostap Slyvynsky works at the intersection of poetry, essay, and literary analysis; his texts are precise, reflective, and characterized by a quiet urgency. The German edition was published in 2023 in the translation of Maria Weissenböck by edition.fotoTAPETA. Slyvynsky has been awarded for his translation work and is Vice President of the Ukrainian PEN. His voice is among the important positions in contemporary Eastern European literature.
Reading atmosphere in the Bielefeld City Library
The city library at Neumarkt offers the perfect setting for such a literary conversation: open, urban, concentrated, and close to the readers. The event begins at 6:00 PM and is free of charge. This creates an accessible entry point to a topic that many are concerned about, yet it is rarely addressed so clearly and literarily condensed. Those who attend will experience not just a book presentation, but an encounter with language under historical pressure.
Conclusion: A must-attend event for literature lovers with a view of the present
This reading promises insight, resonance and quiet intensity. Ostap Slyvynsky shows how literature does not fall silent in times of war, but becomes more precise. Anyone interested in contemporary literature, Ukrainian voices, language criticism, and poetic reflection should experience this evening live.
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