When does the event take place?

The event takes place on 16.09.2026 from 10:00 to 11:30 AM.

Where is the event location?

At the Community Center Durlach, Am Zwinger 5, 76227 Karlsruhe.

Is registration required?

No, according to the event page, no registration is required.

How is access on site?

Access is barrier-free from the building's side at Saumarkt; a disabled parking space is marked at Am Zwinger 5.

What is the content about?

The focus is on the Rilke's Worlds exhibition of the German Literature Archive Marbach, looking at Rilke's biography, work, and literary networks.

Is there a ticket price?

A specific ticket price could not be verified; the event is not listed as chargeable in the available sources.

Rilke's Worlds in Karlsruhe: Discover Rilke Anew with Archive Perspective and Poetry

Name: Rilke's Worlds in Karlsruhe: Lecture on Rainer Maria Rilke
Start: 2026-09-16T12:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-09-16T13:30:00+02:00
Location: Gemeindezentrum Durlach

Rilke's Worlds: A Literary Morning Full of Intimacy, Depth and Discovery

With "And then and now a white elephant ..." the educational initiative young old opens its autumn semester 2026 with a lecture on the exhibition Rilke's Worlds. Dr. Katharina J. Schneider, scientific employee at the German Literature Archive Marbach, introduces a work that shows Rainer Maria Rilke as a poet, traveler, collector, and sensitive observer of his time. The event combines literary education, cultural-historical classification, and a calm, focused reading atmosphere. ([eeb-baden.de](https://eeb-baden.de/veranstaltungen/junge-erwachsene/detail/termin/id/1043244-und-dann-und-wann-ein-weisser-elefant-rilkes-welten/?cb-id=253039&vt=1))

Rainer Maria Rilke Seen Anew

Rilke is among the defining German-language authors of the 20th century. His central works include Book of Hours, The Book of Pictures, New Poems, The Notebooks of Malte Laurids Brigge, The Way of Love and Death of Cornet Christoph Rilke, Duino Elegies, and Sonnets to Orpheus. The current Marbach exhibition not only reveals texts but also notebooks, letters, and sketches that make Rilke's literary genesis visible. ([deutsche-biographie.de](https://www.deutsche-biographie.de/gnd118601024.html?utm_source=openai))

Between Archive and Present

The appeal of this lecture lies in its dual perspective: It looks at the historical Rilke while simultaneously focusing on the vibrant present of literary mediation. Schneider presents Rilke as an author and networker in the literary field, as a lover and collector, as a citizen and artist. Thus, a clever approach to a poet whose language still embodies linguistic artistry and inner tension emerges. ([eeb-baden.de](https://eeb-baden.de/veranstaltungen/junge-erwachsene/detail/termin/id/1043244-und-dann-und-wann-ein-weisser-elefant-rilkes-welten/?cb-id=253039&vt=1))

Location with Atmosphere: Community Center Durlach

The Community Center Durlach is located in the center of the Durlach old town at Zwinger 5. Important for visitors: Access is barrier-free from the building's side at Saumarkt, and there is also a disabled parking space directly at Am Zwinger 5. The mix of historic surroundings and easily accessible event location creates a fitting framework for a literary morning. ([karlsruhe.de](https://www.karlsruhe.de/stadt-rathaus/verwaltung-stadtpolitik/aemter-dienststellen/detailseite/4-stadtamt-durlach))

Conclusion

Anyone who wants to experience Rilke not just as a name but as a multifaceted literary figure will find a solid and inspiring introduction here. The lecture promises insights, cultural depth, and an encounter with a classic who has lost none of his allure in the present. An event for all who want to not just consume literature but experience it. ([eeb-baden.de](https://eeb-baden.de/veranstaltungen/junge-erwachsene/detail/termin/id/1043244-und-dann-und-wann-ein-weisser-elefant-rilkes-welten/?cb-id=253039&vt=1))