Reclams Classic Women in Ulm: Reading about Forgotten Female Authors
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An evening for forgotten voices of literature
On August 5, 2026, the open-air forum of the glass pyramid in Ulm will open its steps for a literary evening that consciously expands the canon. Under the title Reclams Classic Women, the reading will focus on female authors whose work has long been overshadowed by literary history.
When classic women begin to speak anew
The series Culture on Steps combines a summery reading atmosphere with cultural precision. Guest speaker is editor Eva Rittershofen from Reclam Publishing House, who will speak about Gabriele Reuter, Franziska zu Reventlow, and Fanny Lewald. These names stand not only for literary quality but also for self-assertion, modernity, and the long struggle for visibility in literary discourse.
Reclam as publisher of the canon – and its margins
Reclam has sharpened the focus on female voices in the literary canon under the label Reclams Classic Women: Then – Now – Tomorrow. This is precisely where the special strength of this evening lies: it is not just a reading but an author encounter with a publishing idea that rearranges literary tradition. Instead of museum-like presentation, a lively conversation about emancipation, memory, and the contemporary relevance of seemingly old texts emerges.
The power of the open-air forum
The open-air forum of the glass pyramid offers an atmosphere that suits literature: open, urban, approachable. The architecture of the amphitheater and its location in the city center create a setting where linguistic art and summer evenings intertwine. Whoever takes a seat here experiences literature not in isolation but in the resonance space of the city.
What this evening promises literarily
The focus will be on female authors whose work questions societal norms and reveals female life concepts literarily. Gabriele Reuter, Franziska zu Reventlow, and Fanny Lewald represent different writing styles but share a common line: resistance against reduction to conventions. This is exactly what gives the event its cultural tension.
Free entry, great impact
The evening is aimed at literature enthusiasts, readers interested in questions of the canon, the curious, and those who appreciate literary rediscoveries. Those who attend the reading experience literary history as a present experience. This is the appeal of this format: it not only informs but opens perspectives on literary tradition and its blind spots.
Conclusion: Reclams Classic Women promises an inspiring evening between reading, publishing history, and literary rediscovery. Those who want to hear the voices of strong female authors anew should experience this event live in Ulm.
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