Ingeborg Bachmann in Augsburg: Reading for her 100th birthday at the Brechthaus

A literary evening for Ingeborg Bachmann at the Brechthaus

On the occasion of Ingeborg Bachmann's 100th birthday, Augsburg authors invite you to a public reading at the Brechthaus. The evening focuses on one of the most influential voices in German-speaking post-war literature and explores her impact on lyrical writing, language awareness, and poetic perception. This is not just a commemorative event, but a literary experience that offers space for thought, sound, and author encounters. ([brechthaus-augsburg.de](https://www.brechthaus-augsburg.de/termine/100-geburtstag-ingeborg-bachmann-ein-leben-fuer-die-poesie/))

When language becomes attitude

Ingeborg Bachmann represents literature that thinks beauty and unrest irreconcilably together. Her poems, radio plays, essays, and the novel Malina have shaped literary discourse far beyond her time. Those who engage with her texts on this evening encounter a mastery of language that combines precision with emotional tension. The reading atmosphere in the historic Brechthaus promises a concentrated, almost intimate closeness between text and audience. ([suhrkamp.de](https://www.suhrkamp.de/person/ingeborg-bachmann-p-167))

Augsburg voices read Bachmann anew

Four Augsburg authors dedicate themselves in the reading to the question of how Bachmann's work influences others' writing, transforms language, and sharpens the poetic gaze on the world. It is precisely this dialogical form that makes the evening so appealing to literature lovers: Here, the canon meets contemporary, literary quality encounters lively interpretation. The result is a reading that does not treat Bachmann in a museum-like manner but makes her a vibrant reference of contemporary literature. ([brechthaus-augsburg.de](https://www.brechthaus-augsburg.de/termine/100-geburtstag-ingeborg-bachmann-ein-leben-fuer-die-poesie/))

The location: Brechthaus as a silent resonance space

The Brechthaus in Augsburg's old town is a historically significant cultural venue with a museal character. The building located at Auf dem Rain 7 is just a few steps from the historic center and is closely connected to the literary memory culture of the city. For an event about Bachmann, it creates a fitting setting: urban, focused, and culturally historic. ([museen-in-bayern.de](https://museen-in-bayern.de/museen/detailseite-museum/brechthaus))

Practical information for the visit

The event begins on June 25 at 19:30 and is expected to end at 21:00. Admission costs 12 euros; tickets and registration are handled by the bookstore at Obstmarkt. The Brechthaus is regularly managed by the Collections of Art and Museums Augsburg, which provide visitor information and accessibility guidelines. ([brechthaus-augsburg.de](https://www.brechthaus-augsburg.de/termine/100-geburtstag-ingeborg-bachmann-ein-leben-fuer-die-poesie/))

Conclusion: An evening for literature with resonance

This reading connects memory, analysis, and literary present in a powerful format evening. Anyone wishing to rediscover Ingeborg Bachmann or experience her influence on contemporary writing will find here a precise, inspiring access. A visit is worthwhile for all who want to not just read literature but experience it in space, in voice, and in exchange. ([brechthaus-augsburg.de](https://www.brechthaus-augsburg.de/termine/100-geburtstag-ingeborg-bachmann-ein-leben-fuer-die-poesie/))

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• Brechthaus Augsburg – Event
• Suhrkamp Verlag – Ingeborg Bachmann
• Museums in Bayern – Brechthaus
• Collections of Art and Museums Augsburg – Accessibility
• Goethe-Institut – Ingeborg Bachmann