When does the reading begin?

The reading begins on Monday, May 11, 2026, at 5 p.m. at the bookstore littera et cetera in Schwerin.

Are there any details about the admission price?

The organizer has not yet published a binding admission price; information to follow. Experience shows that seating is limited.

Will there be a book signing or a discussion?

A signing session or Q and A is not officially announced; please check the bookstore's notes shortly before the event.

How is accessibility and parking arranged?

Parking garages and parking lots in the Schwerin city center are recommended, as well as the Altstadt parking lot with entrance at Schliemannstraße. The public transport hub is Marienplatz with tram and bus lines.

Is the venue accessible for people with disabilities?

No verified information is available regarding the bookstore's accessibility; please inquire directly with the organizer.

How long will the reading last?

A specific duration has not been published; at similar events, it often lasts 60 to 90 minutes.

Poems, voice, remembrance: Sebastian Reck celebrates Rose Ausländer in Schwerin

Name: Mondays at littera et cetera: Reading – Sebastian Reck reads Rose Ausländer
Start: 2026-05-11T19:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-05-11T19:00:00+02:00
Location: Buchhandlung littera et cetera

A poetic evening: Sebastian Reck brings Rose Ausländer to life in Schwerin

On May 11, 2026, the 125th birthday of the German-Jewish poet Rose Ausländer, the bookstore littera et cetera invites you to a special reading: Actor Sebastian Reck presents selected poems and transforms the intimate bookstore stage into a resonance space for language, memory, and the present.

Reading atmosphere: voice, closeness, nuances

In the approachable acoustics of the bookstore, every word gains weight. Reck's trained stage voice opens nuances between breath and meaning, while Ausländer's precise artistry unfolds her silent echoes. This creates a literary experience that immerses the audience in the poetic world of Bukovina, exile, and renewed mother tongue.

Work and impact: From Czernowitz to Düsseldorf

Rose Ausländer wrote in German and English, survived the ghetto and hiding, emigrated to the USA, and found her final anchor point in Düsseldorf. Her oeuvre, consisting of around 3000 poems, impresses with clear imagery, existential truthfulness, and unmistakable linguistic artistry. Awards such as the Literature Prize of the Bavarian Academy of Fine Arts and the Grand Cross of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany attest to her literary quality and cultural significance.

Interpretation with profile: Sebastian Reck

The actor of the Mecklenburg State Theater shapes Ausländer's verses with scenic intelligence and quiet intensity. His performance targets the inner pulse of the texts: gentle dramaturgy instead of cheap effects, truthfulness instead of pathos. Thus, the reading becomes an encounter with the author in the best sense.

Poetic topography: memory, language, new beginnings

Ausländer's poems chart the escape lines of the 20th century and give voice to a wounded world. In Reck's presentation, themes such as exile, identity, loss of homeland, and salvation through language unfold into a touching narration that combines aesthetic form and historical experience.

Conclusion

Those who love literary modernity and want to experience great poetry live should not miss this reading. Expect a concentrated, warm reading atmosphere, linguistic craftsmanship, and an evening that resonates. Experience the poems of Rose Ausländer in a place of closeness – in the bookstore that brings literature to life.