Thomas Klinger in Augsburg: Reading from his prose works in Brecht House

A reading that sets art, thought, and the present into a fine tension field

On October 25, 2026, Thomas Klinger unfolds a matinee between literature, philosophy, and art-related language art at the Brecht House Augsburg. The event combines the reading with a discussion area where the perception of the present, the interpretation of art, and the question of meaning become a concentrated literary experience.

Word art in the mirror of an awake presence

The author, publisher, poet, and philosopher reads from his prose works On Things and Meaning and On Meaning in the Non-Things. The texts open a space for reflection, where language not only tells but generates knowledge. This is exactly where the special literary quality of this reading lies: thoughts are not just referenced but transformed into a poetic sound space.

Brecht House as a historical resonance space

The Brecht House is one of the most distinctive literary places in Augsburg. The birthplace of Bertolt Brecht connects cultural memory with today's mediation work and gives the event a special atmosphere. Between historical building substance and current discourse, an intimate reading atmosphere arises, making literature feel alive rather than museal.

Conversation, exchange, and book table

After the reading, there will be time for exchange and for an in-depth conversation about the topics of the time. A book table complements the format and makes the author encounter attractive for visitors who wish to engage more closely with the work. Thus, the program connects reading, literary education, and immediate encounter with text and person.

Practical information for the visit

The matinee starts at 11:00 AM and is expected to end at 1:00 PM. Admission costs 8 euros, and a phone registration is required. The Brecht House is not barrier-free due to its historical building substance. For arrival, tram line 1 to Barfüßerbrücke/Brecht House is recommended; parking options in the city center are limited.

Those who appreciate literary presence with intellectual depth will experience a carefully curated reading in the tension field of art, language, and reflection. A visit is worthwhile for all who want to not just hear literature but experience it as a cultural event.

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Sources:

• Brecht House Augsburg – Event on October 25, 2026
• Brecht House Augsburg – Event Overview
• Regio Augsburg Tourism – Brecht House Program 2026
• Atelier Klinger – Official Website
• Atelier Klinger – Thomas Klinger
• Art Collections and Museums Augsburg – Accessibility
• Art Collections and Museums Augsburg – Arrival
• Augsburg City – Brecht House