Michael Köhlmeier in Ulm: Reading and conversation about My Private Happiness

An evening of great storytelling in the Schuhhaussaal

Michael Köhlmeier comes to Ulm and opens a literary evening between reading and conversation in the Schuhhaussaal. The focus is on his new novel My Private Happiness - a work that intertwines family history, memory, and narrative precision.

The novel as a family archive

Köhlmeier is one of the most prominent storytellers in the German-speaking world. His prose combines mythical breadth with precise observation of the private. My Private Happiness builds on this and promises a literary encounter where personal history meets historical experience. For the audience, it becomes more than just an evening of readings, but a concentrated literary experience.

The reading atmosphere in the Schuhhaussaal

The Schuhhaussaal of the Kunstverein Ulm is one of the most impressive cultural venues in the city. The room, with its historic aura, open character, and closeness between stage and audience, creates ideal conditions for an author encounter. Here, language gains weight, voice has space, and conversation can unfold in an intimate atmosphere.

Why this event is of literary significance

Köhlmeier's work has been present in cultural discourse for decades. He has been honored multiple times for his storytelling and is considered an author who transforms themes from myth, the Bible, and contemporary issues into a distinct literary art. This is precisely why a reading from a new novel draws not only regular readers but also anyone interested in literary quality, narrative depth, and intelligent contemporary literature.

What visitors can expect

A reading with conversation is planned around My Private Happiness. The evening offers insights into the work, the author's world of thought, and the creation of a novel that weaves personal and historical experiences together. Those who want to not only read literature but experience it through direct exchange will find an evening of special density here.

Conclusion: Michael Köhlmeier brings storytelling to the point. The evening in the Schuhhaussaal promises closeness to literature, a demanding conversation, and a strong access to a new novel. Anyone who wants to experience contemporary literature live should not miss this event.

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Sources:

• Event Calendar Ulm/Neu-Ulm - Kunstverein Ulm
• Kunstverein Ulm e.V. - The Schuhhaussaal
• Residenz Verlag - Michael Köhlmeier
• Residenz Verlag - Michael Köhlmeier German
• Bookstore Jastram Blog - Reading & Conversation with Michael Köhlmeier
• Culture in Ulm & Neu-Ulm - Events
• Culture in Ulm & Neu-Ulm - Bookstore Jastram
• Der Standard - Review of My Private Happiness
• SWR Culture - Telling Against Death