Literary highlight: Altenburger Bookquartet as a guest in Prößdorf!

Literary highlight: Altenburger Bookquartet as a guest in Prößdorf!

The 13th Altenburger Bookquartet will take place on Friday, October 18, 2024 in the picturesque atmosphere of the church in Prößdorf. This literary event is moderated by well-known personalities from the region, including Kristin Jahn, Secretary General of the Evangelical Church Day, and Birgit Seiler, head of the nature and environmental protection department in the district. The event is enriched by the participation of the director of the Altenburger Museums, Roland Krischke, and a surprise guest.

This year's program comprises four selected works that deal with the relationship between people and the sea in a variety of ways. Visitors can look forward to classics such as "Billy Budd" by Hermann Melville and "The Old Man and Das Sea" by Ernest Hemingway. In addition, modern works such as "Ice" by Ulla-Lena Lundberg and "Open Sea" by Ben Myers are also discussed.

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The evening offers a wonderful opportunity to immerse yourself in different literary worlds and to learn more about the authors and their works. At the beginning, literary life in Prößdorf is also recognized, in a speech supported by the mayor Kathrin Backmann-Eichhorn. The event begins at 7 p.m. in the church in Prößdorf, located on Ernst-Thälmann-Straße 1a, 04613 Lucka Ot Prößdorf, and admission is free.

The Goethe Society Altenburg e. V. is the organizer of this series, which has been taking place regularly three times a year in changing locations in Altenburger Land since 2019. The book quartet has established itself as a platform to present and discuss literary works. The next dates for 2025 have already been determined: February 21, June 27 and October 17th. However, the venues for the summer and autumn dates are still open.

For more information about the event or booking, the website of the Goethe Gesellsburg Altenburg is a good contact point. Interested parties can contact the organizers at www.goethe-altenburg.de. The press inquiries can also be addressed to Luise Krischke, which acts as the company CEO of the company and can be reached by phone 0176 821 282 03 or by email to post@goethe-altenburg.de.

This cultural gathering relies on the variety of literature and not only offers people in the region entertainment, but also a platform for exchange on deeper topics that are dealt with in the books discussed. It will certainly be an evening full of knowledge and stimulating discussions that will attract both literary friends and curious people.