The books are mainly from the publishers’ current catalogues, but may also include older works that have been reread or rediscovered. The focus is on fiction, though important non-fiction titles may also be included.
Each discussion evening focuses on four books, which are announced in advance and presented during the discussion session. Those who have read the books, wish to join the discussion or simply listen are all very welcome!
Are you a student at the University of Regensburg and interested in presenting a book yourself and taking part in the discussion at one of the future sessions? If so, please apply at any time by e-mailing: achtung.literatur[at]ur.de
Students who take part in the event will receive the evening’s book package free of charge.
Organisers: Prof. Dr Michael Heese & Prof. Dr Tonio Walter
https://go.uni-regensburg.de/achtungliteratur (external link, opens in a new window)
The event website for Achtung – Literatur! is also available at: go.uni-regensburg.de/achtungliteratur
A look back at Round 6 on 16 November 2023
The sixth instalment of “Achtung – Literatur!” took place on Thursday, 16 November 2023, at the University Library. Lilli Bauer (german language and literature) was there representing the student body. We were once again delighted to welcome such a large and enthusiastic audience! The following works were presented and discussed:
1. “Ada’s Room” by Sharon Dodua Otoo
(presented by Lilli Bauer)
2. “Nastja” by Vladimir Sorokin
(presented by Michael Heese)
3. “Der Anfang von Morgen” by Jens Liljestrand
(introduced by Weyma Lübbe)
4. “The Red Diamond” by Thomas Hürlimann
(presented by Tonio Walter)
A look back at the fifth round on 21 July 2022 at the Haus der Begegnung
1. ‘Heaven’ by Mieko Kawakami
(presented by Michael Heese)
2. ‘The Camera Killer’ by Thomas Glavinic
(presented by Weyma Lübbe)
3. ‘Life Doesn’t Wait’ by Marco Balzano
(presented by Lucas Nowottny)
4. ‘Mr Oluf in Hunsum’ by Christopher Ecker
(presented by Tonio Walter)
After a long break due to the pandemic, Achtung – Literatur! finally took place again. On Thursday 21 July 2022, we met at our usual venue, the Haus der Begegnung, to present four books and discuss them with the audience. Alongside Michael Heese and Tonio Walter, Weyma Lübbe (external link, opens in a new window) from the Department of Philosophy joined the Literary Quartet for the first time. This time, we were joined by Lucas Nowottny from the student body.
“The book is more profound than its title suggests.” The UR’s Literary Quartet is back with novels that range from the abysmal to the profound – see the university’s press release (external link, opens in a new window).
Attention – Literature! Press reviews of the ‘Literary Quartet’ programme on 30 January 2020
From ‘really boring’ to ‘an amazing book’ – the fourth ‘Literary Quartet’ featuring lecturers and students from the University of Regensburg. See the university’s press release (external link, opens in a new window) and the article in the *Mittelbayerische Zeitung (external link, opens in a new window)*.
A look back at the fourth round on 30 January 2020 at the Haus der Begegnung
1. ‘Where We Come From’ by Oscar Cásares
(presented by Michael Heese)
2. ‘The Traveller’ by Ulrich A. Boschwitz
(introduced by Maximilian Hundhammer)
3. ‘Machines Like Me’ by Ian McEwan
(introduced by Ursula Regener)
4. ‘Herkunft’ by Saša Stanišić
– 2019 German Book Prize – (presented by Tonio Walter)
The Literary Quartet met for the fourth time on Thursday, 30 January 2020, once again at the Haus der Begegnung. The university’s lecture theatre was filled to capacity with more than 90 guests. Once again, four works of contemporary literature were presented and discussed with the audience. The members of the quartet were particularly pleased that the event is now also proving very popular with the city’s residents.
