Alina Bronsky: Second poetry lecture in Bamberg on June 25, 2025!

Alina Bronsky: Second poetry lecture in Bamberg on June 25, 2025!

Something is happening in Bamberg. Alina Bronsky's second poetry lecture will take place at the University of Bamberg on June 25, 2025 at 6 p.m. The lecture hall U2/00.25 at University 2 will be a central location for those interested in literature this evening. The author, who was born in Sverdlovsk, Russia, in 1978 and has lived in Germany since the early 1990s, has made a name for herself in German-speaking countries. Her numerous works, such as “Record Summer” (2022) and “Pi mal Thumb” (2024), are often nominated for literary prizes and attract the interest of a wide readership. Admission to all events in this context is free, which gives the events a special incentive. Wiesentbote offers more information about this.

The poetry professorship at the Otto Friedrich University of Bamberg, which is being organized for the first time this year in collaboration with the city of Bamberg, has proven to be a real highlight this summer. Bronsky, who will serve as professor of poetry in 2025, offers an exciting insight into her poetological approaches with her series of lectures. At the first event in May, which took place at the ETA Hoffmann Theater and was sold out, she thrilled the audience with excerpts from her work and discussions about her literary themes. These topics range from migration to cultural identity to family structures. The modern world of work and social issues are also touched upon in their stories. The ensemble around Prof. Dr. Andrea Bartl ensures that these events are well organized and accessible, as Uni Bamberg shows.

Poetry lectures at a glance

A total of three poetry lectures are offered, all aimed at providing deeper insights into Bronsky's world of literature:

• Eröffnungslesung: 7. Mai 2025, 19.00 Uhr im ETA Hoffmann Theater
• Poetikvorlesung 1: 8. Mai 2025, 14.00 Uhr
• Poetikvorlesung 2: 25. Juni 2025, 18.00 Uhr
• Poetikvorlesung 3: 24. Juli 2025, 18.00 Uhr

The series is complemented by a research colloquium that will take place from July 23rd to 25th, 2025 and is supported by the International Artists' House Villa Concordia. The same applies here: entry is free. This colloquium is not only of interest to readers and writers, but also offers scientists the opportunity to engage more intensively with Bronsky's work.

A look at Bronsky's work

The themes in Bronsky's literary works are diverse and often multifaceted. Food always comes into play, not only as a luxury food, but also as a cultural and social glue that connects people. Her books find their place in school lessons and achieve high sales figures. Bronsky addresses different target groups, including young people, which makes her access to literature particularly valuable.

If you would like to find out more about Alina Bronsky's poetry professorship and program, you should definitely visit the Bamberg meine Stadt page. This offers a unique opportunity to learn more about the duchesses of literature and Bamberg's cultural heritage.