Paul Close in Braunschweig: A Close Look at Germany as a literary perspective shift
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Paul Close looks at Germany with British humor
On November 6, 2026, Paul Close invites you to a literary encounter at Hotel Aquarius in Braunschweig with his book A Close Look at Germany. The reading combines autobiographical storytelling, cultural observation, and the special sound of a bilingual perspective on everyday life in Germany.
A personal journey between England and Germany
Paul Close was born in 1954 in Bridgwater, England, and has lived in Germany since 1978. After 45 years as an English teacher, he shares an unusual life path that has taken him from dock work to being a soldier to teaching language. In his book, this biography connects with memories of Braunschweig and precise, often winking observations of German peculiarities.
Humor, memory, and cultural perspective shift
A Close Look at Germany is a collection of quirky, humorous, and surprising episodes. The narrative structure thrives on self-irony, personal closeness, and the switch between British views and German everyday experiences. This creates a literary portrait that does not remain distant but makes people, language, and cultural habits immediately tangible.
A reading for literature and language enthusiasts
The book is available in a bilingual format: the chapters are presented in the original English and in German translation. Thus, the reading combines literary experience and language education. Paul Close's linguistic artistry appeals to anglophone guests as well as to readers who enjoy intercultural literature, autobiographical texts, and British humor.
Author encounter with a personal atmosphere
A reading lives not only from the printed text but from voice, rhythm, and immediate closeness. At Hotel Aquarius, a space is created for a personal author encounter where memories, language wit, and cultural discourse come together. Paul Close makes Germany visible from a perspective that is both familiar and foreign.
Conclusion: Visitors can expect an entertaining and insightful literary evening about migration, language, memory, and life between two cultures. Anyone who wants to view Germany through the eyes of an English author will experience a reading filled with humor, literary quality, and personal warmth.
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