Young Poetry from Slovakia: Reading and Conversation in Ulm
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An evening for contemporary poetry: Young voices from Slovakia in Ulm
At the Ulm Lyrical Summer, the International Danube Festival meets an anthology that opens a glimpse into the poetic present of Slovakia. On Tuesday, July 7, 2026, at 6:30 PM, the experience space m25 invites you to readings and discussions with young poets. The focus is on the bilingual edition Young Poetry from Slovakia, edited by Michal Tallo, featuring contributions from Anna Siedykh and Veronika Dianišková. Admission is free. ([danube-books.eu](https://www.danube-books.eu/junge-lyrik-aus-der-slowakei-beim-int-donaufest-ulm-neu-ulm?utm_source=openai))
Poetic present with political tension
This reading shows how vibrant and multifaceted young poetry can sound today. The anthology brings together thirteen voices and offers insight into texts that engage with social commitment, cultural differences, and linguistic precision. It is precisely this mix of intimacy and public stance that makes the evening literarily appealing: here, language art, diagnosis of the times, and the will to make the present visible rather than smooth it over come together. ([danube-books.eu](https://www.danube-books.eu/junge-lyrik-slowakei?utm_source=openai))
Reading, conversation, and translation as part of the experience
The event focuses not only on the recitation of poems but also on the conversation about stance, form, and impact. Moderated by Renáta Pavlová, the guests discuss the credo The Private is Political and how young poets respond to societal tensions. The bilingual presentation of the texts adds depth to the evening: translation is not seen as a secondary matter here but as a true art of mediation. ([danube-books.eu](https://www.danube-books.eu/junge-lyrik-aus-der-slowakei-beim-int-donaufest-ulm-neu-ulm?utm_source=openai))
A literary venue with an urban atmosphere
The m25 at Münsterplatz 25 is known as an experience space and is located in the heart of Ulm's city center. The address is well connected, the place is established as an urban cultural space, and its open character provides the right setting for an author encounter between the audience, poetry, and discussion. For visitors, this creates a dense reading atmosphere where contemporary poetry becomes immediate and closely experienced. ([ulm.de](https://www.ulm.de/tourismus/m25?utm_source=openai))
Why it's worth attending
Those seeking literary quality will find more than just a classic reading evening here. The program combines international literature, cultural political relevance, and the special energy of a festival summer. Young poetry from Slovakia brings new voices to Ulm, opens horizons beyond national borders, and makes contemporary literature a living dialogue. The evening promises poetic intensity, insightful perspectives, and a meeting that resonates long after. ([danube-books.eu](https://www.danube-books.eu/junge-lyrik-aus-der-slowakei-beim-int-donaufest-ulm-neu-ulm?utm_source=openai))
Conclusion: This evening is aimed at all those who wish to not only read poetry but experience it at the moment of its creation and mediation. In m25, there awaits free access to the current poetry of Slovakia, engaging conversation, and a literary experience with cultural radiance. Definitely be there live. ([ulmer-lyriksommer.de](https://ulmer-lyriksommer.de/programm-2026/2026-v07-lyriksommer-trifft-auf-donaufest-2/?utm_source=openai))
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