Paul Close in Braunschweig: A Close Look at Germany as a personal reading
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Discover Germany with British Humor: Paul Close reads from A Close Look at Germany
On Thursday, November 12, 2026, Paul Close invites you to an English-language reading about Germany, Braunschweig, and an unusual life story at the House of Cultures Braunschweig. Admission is free.
A Personal Look at Germany
Paul Close, born in Bridgwater, England in 1954, has lived in Germany since 1978. In his book A Close Look at Germany, he combines autobiographical narratives with British humor and a loving, yet curious view of his adopted home. His life story takes him from soldier to language teacher and language professional.
Between Braunschweig, Everyday Life, and Cultural Observation
Close arrived in Braunschweig as a soldier nearly five decades ago and has remained closely connected to the city. As the head of the PeLS language school and an outspoken fan of Eintracht Braunschweig, he knows the city from personal experience. His literary reflections combine local proximity with an international perspective on German idiosyncrasies.
Reading Atmosphere and Linguistic Art
The event promises an immediate literary experience: an author encounter where voice, timing, and narrative precision bring the autobiographical material to life. Humor serves not just as a punchline but as a gateway to cultural differences, personal memories, and familiar everyday situations.
An Evening for Literature and Germany Enthusiasts
The reading is aimed at all who appreciate autobiographical literature, English-language events, and cross-cultural perspectives. Paul Close does not view Germany from a safe distance, but through a life story that spans nearly fifty years. This connection of experience, observation, and a British wink gives the evening its special literary quality.
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Visitors can look forward to a humorous, personal, and culturally insightful reading about Germany from the perspective of an Englishman who has found his home in Braunschweig. Anyone wishing to experience language as a bridge between worlds of life should attend this free literary evening at the House of Cultures live.
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