Tobias Frank in Braunschweig: Reading about narratives and German unity

An evening about the power of narratives, memory, and German unity

A reading by Tobias Frank awaits the audience in the Franziskussaal of the Theological Center Braunschweig, which combines political education and literary analysis. At its center is his book ... so that what belongs together grows together, in which he critically examines narratives about German reunification, democracy, and right-wing extremism. The event will take place on September 16, 2026, from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM and is free of charge. ([thzbs.de](https://www.thzbs.de/ev-akademie?cHash=3694638a4afd0d7dcf374a8586df249f&kathaupt=11&katid=2&knr=AJ260916&kursname=Von+der+Macht+der+Narrative+-+Im+Kontext+der+Deutschen+Einheit))

A book that does not leave myths unchallenged

Tobias Frank, born in Saxony and having lived in the Weserbergland since 2007, explores in his book how collective images, political interpretations, and societal self-images shape each other. The reading promises not just a mere presentation of text, but an author encounter with argumentative depth, linguistic clarity, and a sharp eye on the narrative patterns of the post-reunification period. ([thzbs.de](https://www.thzbs.de/atelier-sprache?cHash=c46a4b4ff2259fe51e420b10cd0bc7ca&kathaupt=11&knr=AJ260916&kursname=Von+der+Macht+der+Narrative+-+Im+Kontext+der+Deutschen+Einheit))

Reading atmosphere in the Franziskussaal

The Franziskussaal in the Theological Center is located at Alten Zeughof 2/3 in 38100 Braunschweig. The building is designed as a place for education and encounter, with good public transport connections and limited on-site business parking; additional parking can be found in the side streets towards Inselwall and Petritorwall. This creates a setting that speaks for a concentrated, intimate reading atmosphere. ([thzbs.de](https://www.thzbs.de/service/kontakt))

Linguistic art meets cultural discourse

The event is aimed at readers who understand literature not as ornament but as a space for thought. Frank's topic is highly relevant: the power of narratives concerning German unity, understanding of democracy, and the interpretation of social conflicts. Particularly in the literary-political reading, a blend of expertise and experience unfolds that shapes a strong literary experience. ([thzbs.de](https://www.thzbs.de/atelier-sprache?cHash=c46a4b4ff2259fe51e420b10cd0bc7ca&kathaupt=11&knr=AJ260916&kursname=Von+der+Macht+der+Narrative+-+Im+Kontext+der+Deutschen+Einheit))

Conclusion

Anyone interested in contemporary literature, political essays, and the language of societal understanding should not miss this date. Tobias Frank invites you to an evening that resonates, opens questions, and sharpens the view of German memory culture. Experiencing the reading live is especially worthwhile for all who understand literature as a societal conversation. ([thzbs.de](https://www.thzbs.de/ev-akademie?cHash=3694638a4afd0d7dcf374a8586df249f&kathaupt=11&katid=2&knr=AJ260916&kursname=Von+der+Macht+der+Narrative+-+Im+Kontext+der+Deutschen+Einheit))

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Sources:

• Theological Center Braunschweig - Event: On the Power of Narratives
• Theological Center Braunschweig - Contact and Directions
• Google Books - Tobias Frank: ... so that what belongs together grows together
• Theological Center Braunschweig - Course Description and Location