Program featuring Thomas Mann, Mascha Kaléko and Leo Tolstoy
The Darmstadt Literature House is dedicating its autumn 2025 program to the classics of world literature. Following the great success of the spring program for the Thomas Mann Year, further literary highlights are on the program for October.
On October 7th, Michael Maar opens the season with his new book about the secrets of literary masterpieces. On October 14th, an evening will be held in honor of Mascha Kaléko, who died 50 years ago. Volker Weidermann will present his book "If I Were a Cloud" for the occasion.
On October 21st, Meike Rötzer and Andreas Skouras will bring Leo Tolstoy's Anna Karenina to the stage in a condensed 90-minute version with voice and piano.
The series concludes on October 28th with an event on Thomas Mann's Buddenbrooks . Sebastian Guggolz (S. Fischer Verlag) will speak about the novel, and actress Karin Klein will read selected passages.
Another highlight is the open house on October 24th, which coincides with the nationwide Library Day . Visitors will have the opportunity to get to know the associations housed in the Literature House.
Tickets are available online at ztix.de , remaining tickets at the box office.
Event information:
October 7, 2025: Michael Maar – Secrets of Literary Masterpieces
- October 2025: Mascha Kaléko evening with Volker Weidermann
- October 2025: Anna Karenina in 90 minutes – Meike Rötzer and Andreas Skouras
- October 2025: Open Day / Library Day
- October 2025: Thomas Mann – Reading and lecture with Sebastian Guggolz and Karin Klein
Featured image: Meike Rötzer. Photo: Nik Konietzny
