„Als die Stadt brannte. Erzählungen gegen den Krieg“ Lesung und Gespräch

Arno Surminski had to flee East Prussia as an eleven-year-old boy in 1945; his parents were deported to the Soviet Union, where they later died. His literary work is characterized by reconciliation and a culture of remembrance that focuses on people. The new stories in "Als die Stadt brannte" are exemplary of what literature can show in the face of war terror and expulsion: the many facets of the suffering that so many have to endure.

Welcoming remarks: Johannes Ganser (HanseMerkur board member), Gerhard Richter (Ellert & Richter Verlag)
Discussion with the author: Werner Irro (editor)
The event starts at 7 pm, admission from 6 pm.

We look forward to seeing you there.