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Jena, July 29, 2026 – The Ernst-Abbe-Bücherei Jena is highlighting a special literary focus until the end of the month: A multifaceted exhibition is dedicated to the work of the renowned poet Elke Erb, exploring the linguistic world of her poem “Angekommen in Ahrenshoop.”
Jena, July 24, 2026: A dual exhibition in Jena is dedicated to the literary work of the renowned poet Elke Erb. The poem ‘Angekommen in Ahrenshoop’ serves as the focal point of this multifaceted presentation.
Jena, July 14, 2026 – A special exhibition dedicated to the literary work of poet Elke Erb, who passed away in 2024, opens today at the Ernst-Abbe-Bücherei Jena, focusing on her well-known poem ‘Angekommen in Ahrenshoop’.
A special literary and artistic exhibition opened today at the Ernst-Abbe-Bücherei Jena, focusing on the poem ‘Angekommen in Ahrenshoop’ by the late poet Elke Erb.
The Ernst-Abbe-Bücherei Jena is currently hosting an interactive exhibition dedicated to the work of the poet Elke Erb, who passed away in 2024. The presentation focuses on her poem ‘Angekommen in Ahrenshoop’.
As part of the 19th Jena Poetry Talk, author Greta Maria Pichler will present her award-winning poetry debut ‘Salzwasser’ at Villa Rosenthal on Monday evening.
Jena, April 16, 2026. Jena literature professor Dirk von Petersdorff presents his latest work. Following previous publications in the field of poetry, his new book “Abschied von der Leichtigkeit” focuses on biographical themes, accompanied by a reading in the city on the Saale.
Weimar author Annette Seemann visits Jena to present her latest work on the extraordinary lives of Erika, Monika, and Elisabeth Mann.
On Wednesday, April 1, 2026, author Dorothee Riese will present her current novel at Schillers Gartenhaus in Jena as part of the series “Die Gunst des Augenblicks.”
Jena honors the literary legacy of writer Günter de Bruyn with an extensive evening event at Theaterhaus Jena and a cinematic program at Kino Schillerhof.