Reading with Ondřej Macl: Dear Babička on February 14th in Berlin
Reading with Ondřej Macl: Dear Babička on February 14th in Berlin
On February 14th, a special event will take place in the Pablo Neruda district central library in Berlin. The Czech author Ondřej Macl and the Berlin actress Elna Lindgen present the poetic text "Dear Babička", who treats the relationship of the lyrical ego to his grandmother. Macl’s literary debut reflects memories of childhood and the last years of his grandmother, which were shaped by loneliness and illness. The event also raises questions about the roles of grandmothers and mothers in the area of tension between tradition and youth cult, myth and everyday life, patriarchy and feminism. The event, which is organized by the district library Pablo Neruda and the Czech Center Berlin, promises a fascinating discussion about generations and identity.
The original version of the book entitled "Miluji Svou Babičku Víc Než Mladé Dívky" was published in 2017, while the German translation by Julia Miesenböck 2023 was published by the Parasite press publisher.
The event offers visitors the opportunity to discover the profound and touching poetry of Ondřej Macl and to hear from the personal interpretation of Berlin actress Elna Lindgen. Participation requires a registration that can be made via the link specified.
The presentation of "Dear Babička" is a unique opportunity to experience and reflect literary art and human experience. It is an event that is equally relevant to literature lovers and people who are interested in the combination of tradition and modernity.
The event takes place in Berlin as far as the local community and literary scene of the district concerns. The district central library Pablo Neruda is an important cultural meeting point and plays a central role in promoting literary life in the city. The presentation of "Dear Babička" will undoubtedly help to strengthen awareness of the importance of literature and its role in society.
The most important information about the event is summarized in the following table:
| Date | Wednesday, February 14th |
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| Time | 7 p.m. |
| Venue | District Central Library Pablo Neruda, Frankfurter Allee 14a, 10247 Berlin |
| Media contact | Email: press@ba-fk.berlin.de, phone: (030) 90298-2843 |
The presentation of "Dear Babička" promises an enriching and profound cultural experience that visitors should not miss.
Source: www.berlin.de