Brecht and Klabund in Augsburg: Reading from Chinese Literary Tradition

When Chinese Poetry Inspires German Modernity

At the Brecht House Augsburg on June 14, 2026, the literary search for traces meets a special reading atmosphere: Dr. Michael Friedrichs will speak about Klabund's enthusiasm for classical Chinese lyric poetry, while Julia Moßburger will read from a material where world literature, the art of translation, and spiritual liberation intersect. The event is announced as an illustrated lecture and reading, begins at 11 AM, and costs 8 Euro. ([augsburg-tourismus.de](https://www.augsburg-tourismus.de/files/augsburgtourismus/media/infomaterial/pdf/2026/Regio_Brechthaus_Programm_2026_100x210mm_web_02.pdf))

An Evening for Those Who Think of Literature as Movement

The event focuses on a rare yet productive dialogue: Klabund, who early engaged with Chinese poetry, opened a resonance space with the chalk circle motif, from which Bertolt Brecht later developed his own poetic and dramatic impulses. This is precisely the charm of this morning: not only knowledge of works, but also literary origins, translation, and appropriation will become visible. ([augsburg-tourismus.de](https://www.augsburg-tourismus.de/files/augsburgtourismus/media/infomaterial/pdf/2026/Regio_Brechthaus_Programm_2026_100x210mm_web_02.pdf))

Brecht, Klabund, and the Power of World Literature

The thematic line extends from Klabund's poems, inspired by Li Bai, to his play The Chalk Circle, which in turn considers Brecht's later work on the Caucasian Chalk Circle. Augsburg thus receives a cultural-historical mirror: Brecht as the son of the city, Klabund as a mediator between literary traditions, and the audience as witnesses to a spiritual translation from East to West. ([augsburg-tourismus.de](https://www.augsburg-tourismus.de/files/augsburgtourismus/media/infomaterial/pdf/2026/Regio_Brechthaus_Programm_2026_100x210mm_web_02.pdf))

The Venue: Brecht House as a Historical Resonance Space

The Brecht House is located at Auf dem Rain 7 in Augsburg's Old Town and is itself a site of dense cultural memory as Brecht's birthplace. The historical rooms, the proximity to Brecht's life and work history, and the concentrated museum atmosphere make the setting particularly fitting for a literary event. The house is open Tuesday to Sunday from 10 AM to 5 PM. ([brechthaus-augsburg.de](https://www.brechthaus-augsburg.de/kontakt/))

Notes on Visiting, Arrival, and Accessibility

For visitors: The Brecht House is unfortunately not barrier-free due to its historical building fabric; there is no elevator. Therefore, those planning to attend the literary morning will find a challenging, yet consciously historical setting. The city refers to tourism and museum services for organization. ([kunstsammlungen-museen.augsburg.de](https://kunstsammlungen-museen.augsburg.de/barrierefreiheit))

Conclusion

This reading promises not a loud staging, but a precise, culturally dense encounter with Brecht and Klabund. Those who want to know how Chinese poetry becomes modern German literature will experience a wise, atmospheric event in the appropriate house. A visit is worthwhile for all who want to not only read literature but understand its becoming. ([augsburg-tourismus.de](https://www.augsburg-tourismus.de/files/augsburgtourismus/media/infomaterial/pdf/2026/Regio_Brechthaus_Programm_2026_100x210mm_web_02.pdf))

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Sources:

• Regio Brechthaus Program 2026 - Augsburg Tourism
• Brecht House Augsburg - Contact
• Art Collections and Museums Augsburg - Accessibility
• City of Augsburg - Bertolt Brecht
• Britannica - Klabund
• City of Augsburg - Famous Personalities