When does the event take place?

On 17.09.2026 at 19:00 in the Badische Landesbibliothek Karlsruhe.

Where exactly does the evening take place?

In the lecture hall of the Badische Landesbibliothek, Erbprinzenstraße 15, 76133 Karlsruhe.

What is the topic of the lecture?

Ulrike Draesner discusses Johann Peter Hebel and approaches his work as a storyteller, Enlightenment thinker, and humanist.

Is the event location accessible?

The BLB is accessible in many areas, but the lecture hall itself has steps. Wheelchair spaces can be arranged in the back area.

Are there parking facilities?

Yes, the library parking garage has elevators and a designated disabled parking space near the lift system.

Is the admission price known?

A verified ticket price could not be confirmed. Information will follow from the organizer.

Ulrike Draesner Reads About Hebel and Language in the Heart of Karlsruhe

Name: As You Make Your Bed, So You Lie
Start: 2026-09-17T21:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-09-17T22:30:00+02:00
Location: Vortragssaal

An Evening About Johann Peter Hebel, Language, and the Art of Precise Observation

With Dr. Ulrike Draesner, the audience at the Badische Landesbibliothek can expect a literarily rich evening dedicated to Johann Peter Hebel. The lecture will delve into the workshop of an author who uniquely connected Enlightenment, humanity, and linguistic precision.

Hebel Revisited: Clarity as Literary Power

Draesner approaches one of her secret heroes not with museum-like distance, but with narrative attention. This is precisely the strength of this event: it makes visible how Hebel's writing continues to reverberate between letters, calendar stories, and moral addresses to this day. Those interested in literary history, linguistic art, and the poetic precision of classical modernity will have the opportunity to engage meaningfully with the author.

Reading Atmosphere in the Lecture Hall of the BLB

The lecture hall of the Badische Landesbibliothek provides the perfect setting for a focused literary experience. The event combines scholarly reflection with the presence of an award-winning author whose work includes poetry, novels, essays, and translations. Thus, an evening emerges that spans research, linguistic delight, and cultural discourse.

Ulrike Draesner and the Presence of Literature

Ulrike Draesner is among the prominent voices in contemporary German literature. Her work has received numerous awards, including the Grand Prize of the German Literature Fund in 2021 and the Literature Prize of the Konrad Adenauer Foundation in 2024. This authority of literary insight lends weight to the evening and simultaneously opens access to Hebel's work from today’s perspective.

Conclusion

For those seeking an evening that not only explains literature but makes it tangible, this is a strong event. As You Make Your Bed, So You Lie promises a clever, inspiring, and stylistically fine approach to Johann Peter Hebel. A visit is worthwhile for anyone who wants to experience literature as a living form of thinking.