Reading from the novel "Marie, the Blossoms and People of All Kinds" with guitar music by Ralf Streichert
Darmstadt author Jutta Janzen will read from her episodic novel "Marie, das Blüten und Leute aller Art" (Marie, Flowers and People of All Kinds) on Tuesday, November 17, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. at the Ohlystift in Weiterstadt-Gräfenhausen. Musical accompaniment will be provided by guitarist Ralf Streichert from Mühltal, who will perform tangos and other pieces.
The novel centers on Marie, who starts her own flower shop. However, her new beginning as a florist doesn't go as smoothly as she had hoped. Between professional challenges and creative chaos, Marie finds relaxation in tango dancing. The story takes place in a fictional small town with similarities to Darmstadt. Marie receives support from her friend Helene, who, however, also reaches her limits.
The reading also incorporates the theme of tango musically. Ralf Streichert combines influences from Latin, blues, flamenco, and jazz on his guitar.
Jutta Janzen has lived in Darmstadt and the Rhine-Main region for decades. She publishes short prose and poetry and received first prize in the 2024 literary competition of the municipality of Stockstadt am Rhein.
(DARMSTADT – RED/PM/Jutta Janzen)
