Scenic Reading and Discussion with Ingo Schulze

Goethe-Institut / Max Mueller Bhavan Pune invites you to an evening of scenic reading and discussion with Ingo Schulze, one of the most important contemporary literary voices from Germany.

This bilingual evening brings together literature and conversation, offering audiences an opportunity to engage directly with the author’s work and ideas. Moving between German and Marathi, the discussion opens space for reflection on how literature travels across languages, how historical memory is shaped, and how fiction helps us make sense of complex realities.

Literature enthusiasts are warmly invited to register for this event. Due to limited seating, prior registration is required.
Registered participants will receive a confirmation email closer to the event date.

What to expect

• A reading from Die rechtschaffenen Mörder by the author
• A bilingual discussion (German–Marathi) on literature, memory, and moral responsibility
• Reflections on post-reunification German society and its relevance today
• An opportunity to engage with contemporary German literature in a cross-cultural context
• Interaction with the author through moderated conversation and audience questions

Who should attend
This conversation will benefit:

• Readers and lovers of contemporary literature
• Writers, translators, and literary practitioners
• Students and scholars of literature, cultural studies, and German studies
• Language learners interested in German literary voices
• Anyone curious about how fiction engages with history, ethics, and social change

About the project
This event is part of the Goethe-Institut’s ongoing commitment to promoting German literature, literary translation, and intercultural exchange. By creating spaces for dialogue between authors and readers across languages, the project foregrounds literature as a vital medium for reflection, questioning, and shared understanding.
Through readings and discussions such as this, the Goethe-Institut seeks to encourage engagement with contemporary voices from Germany while fostering meaningful conversations within local cultural contexts.

About Ingo Schulze
Ingo Schulze is a leading contemporary German author known for his novels, short stories, and essays that explore social transformation, memory, and everyday life in post-reunification Germany. His work is widely translated and internationally acclaimed for its precise style, subtle irony, and deep engagement with political and moral questions.
Die rechtschaffenen Mörder is among his most discussed recent works, offering a complex portrait of responsibility and ideological change.