Does Language Shape the World in Augsburg: Sybille Fritsch Reads Political Poetry
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When Words Show Attitude: Does Language Shape the World at the Brecht House Augsburg
On Sunday, November 15, 2026, the Brecht House Augsburg invites you to a literary matinee Does Language Shape the World. The poet and religious studies scholar Sybille Fritsch reads political poetry and love poetry from her recent poetry collections OTHER, and THERE!.
Political Poetry between the Present and Empathy
Sybille Fritsch addresses the tensions of a threatening present with her poems. Her texts ask how people can survive, feel, and love in difficult times. The reading connects linguistic precision with social awareness.
Clear Words Instead of Poetic Elevation
The poems rely on concentrated, direct language. A published review by H. Blepp highlights that Fritsch chooses the right words and understands dismay not as an endpoint, but as a starting point for empathy and further reflection. This creates an event experience that directly connects literature with social responsibility.
Reading and Discussion at the Brecht House
Following the reading, lively inquiries and discussions are planned. The audience's mood thrives on direct exchanges about language, political reality, and the role of literature. For event planning, prior telephone registration is required.
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Does Language Shape the World promises an intense literary matinee with political poetry, love poems, and stimulating discussions. Those who experience language as an expression of attitude and a push for change will find a special place for this literary event at the Brecht House Augsburg.
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