Discover Thomas Mann's secret pages: Reading in the Wiesbaden literary house!

Discover Thomas Mann's secret pages: Reading in the Wiesbaden literary house!

Next Wednesday, June 18, 2025, a special event will be celebrated in the Literaturhaus Villa Clementine in Wiesbaden. On the occasion of Thomas Mann's 150th birthday, the cultural historian and author Tilmann Lahme will present his work "Thomas Mann. A life" . The reading takes place at 8:00 p.m. and admission is a fair matter in advance with 12 euros (9 euros reduced), while a box office is available with 15 euros.

At 6:30 p.m., interested parties can attend the documentation "Buddenbrooks. Thomas Mann in Lübeck" in cooperation with Arte and the network of literary houses. This film screening, followed by the reading, shows the extensive work and interesting biography of one of the most important figures in German literary history.

creative examination of a literary giant

Tilmann Lahme illuminates not only literary, but also the complex personality of Thomas Mann. As Wiesbaden lives , it is not enough to enjoy his works such as "The Magic" and "buddenbrooks" ; The examination of Mann's life opens up new perspectives. Lahme addresses his political development in particular - from the war -loving skeptic to the decisive opponent of National Socialism - and also deals with his inner conflicts regarding his sexual orientation.

An important part of lame research are unpublished letters to a youth friend and diary extracts. These documents provide a deep insight into Mann's dealings with his homosexuality, a topic that many earlier biographies have often ignored or only treated clammy. SRF emphasizes that the examination of Mann's sexuality is crucial for the understanding of his life and work.

a special life's work

The reading is moderated by FAZ journalist Melanie Mühl, who will enrich the event with her expertise. Thomas Mann, born on June 6, 1875 in Lübeck, received the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1929 and shaped the world literature with his profound stories. His marriage decision in 1905, taking Katia Pringsheim to the woman, is often considered an attempt to disguise his identity and to "heal" his homosexuality. This shows how complex and challenging his life was.

The Literaturhaus Villa Clementine thus promises to offer a lively portrait of one of the largest writers that focuses not only on his literary works, but also the people behind the pages. If you want to experience this exciting journey into the world of Thomas Mann, you should quickly secure tickets-either in the tourist information on the market square or on the homepage of the literary house. An event that will not only captivate those interested in literarily!

For more information or to buy tickets, visit the official pages of the Literaturhaus Wiesbaden.