Lukas Rietzschel in Braunschweig: Reading from Sanditz delights literature lovers
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Lukas Rietzschel reads from Sanditz at the Braunschweig Literature Time
When Lukas Rietzschel reads from his novel Sanditz on November 7, 2026 in the Braunschweig city library, the audience encounters a distinct voice of contemporary German literature. The reading is part of the Braunschweig Literature Time, which brings together current novels and literary positions at various venues.
A reading about memory, origin, and East German present
Rietzschel's prose focuses on the aftermath of German division and the social transformations of the post-reunification era. In Sanditz, this literary perspective condenses into a novel that examines East German living environments over several decades. The work was published in 2026 by dtv Verlag and was awarded the Rheingau Literature Prize as well as being nominated for the Longlist of the German Book Prize 2026.
Lukas Rietzschel and the art of precise observation
The author, born in 1994 in Räckelwitz, studied political science, German studies, and cultural management, and lives in Görlitz. His debut novel Mit der Faust in die Welt schlagen already made him known beyond the region. With Raumfahrer and his theater texts, he developed a sober, socially aware writing style that connects personal experiences with larger historical movements.
His literary quality lies in the precise observation of milieus, fractures, and familial tensions. The atmosphere of the reading promises more than a classic book presentation: it opens up an author encounter with literature that treats memory not as a museum piece, but as an experienceable living cultural discourse.
Literary experience in the Braunschweig city library
The city library at Schloßplatz will become a meeting point for literature lovers during the Braunschweig Literature Time. Rietzschel's voice, the rhythm of his sentences, and the concentrated atmosphere of the space create an immediate literary experience. Together with other readings on that evening, a panorama of the current German-language literary scene emerges.
The event starts at 10:00 PM. The festival wristband allows access to all readings of the Braunschweig Literature Time. Tickets cost 15 euros, reduced 7 euros.
Conclusion: Experience contemporary literature live
Lukas Rietzschel's reading from Sanditz combines literary artistry with questions of origin, memory, and social change. Those who want to experience contemporary German literature not only by reading but through the concentrated proximity of a reading will find a special occasion to visit Braunschweig that evening.
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