Andreas J. Obrecht in Jena: Reading from Annemarie Imhof. My Grandmother, the Baroness

Event: Andreas J. Obrecht reads Annemarie Imhof. My Grandmother, the Baroness in Ernst-Abbe-Bücherei Jena on 19. September 2026

Date and Time

19. September 2026 16:00

Location

Jena
Jena, Deutschland

Price

Free

About this Event

Literature & Readings

Mood

Relaxed

Venue Type

Inside

A literary afternoon between memory, history, and family narrative

Andreas J. Obrecht invites you to a reading at the Ernst-Abbe-Library Jena that intertwines personal memory, historical reflection, and literary storytelling. An evening forms in the Helene-Petrenz Hall that tells not only of a grandmother but also of Jewish history, migration, survival, and the fine lines between private memory and European contemporary history.

A family story with historical depth

The book Annemarie Imhof. My Grandmother, the Baroness unfolds as a multi-layered search for traces. Andreas J. Obrecht connects anecdotes, flashbacks, and observations from colonial and contemporary history into prose that combines biographical closeness with cultural breadth. The reading promises that rare mix of intimacy and analytical precision that makes the literary experience particularly impressive.

When reading becomes an author encounter

Those seeking literary quality will find here more than just a simple book presentation. Obrecht's voice guides through family constellations, through the history of Annemarie Imhof and her mother, through conversion, threats, and survival. It is precisely this tension that makes the evening equally appealing to readers of family novels, biographies, and historical literature.

A place of quiet concentration

The Helene-Petrenz Hall in the Ernst-Abbe-Library provides the perfect setting for a concentrated reading atmosphere. The barrier-free accessible library creates an open, approachable place for literary communication. With space for 80 people, an intimate setting emerges where language, memory, and audience come together closely.

What makes this evening special

This event connects literary storytelling with historical awareness and a clear humanistic perspective. Admission is free, the themes are moving, and the literary form promises substance rather than superficiality. Those interested in biography, family history, Jewish culture of remembrance, and demanding readings will experience an evening with depth and resonance.

Conclusion: The reading with Andreas J. Obrecht opens a quiet, intense access to an extraordinary family and contemporary history. Those who appreciate literary discoveries and clever storytelling should experience this afternoon live in Jena.

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