Name: Literature in the Evening: "Goethe is Calling"
Start: 2026-04-15T23:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-04-15T23:00:00+02:00
Location: Kursraum CBW - Christliches Bildungswerk

An evening for intelligent conversations, literary enjoyment, and the art of precise reading

In the classroom of the Christian Educational Institute, a reading circle meets in Landshut, where they not only read literature but question it together. Under the title Literature in the Evening, this time John von Düffel's novel Goethe is Calling is the focus – a work that reflects the world of literature with wit, irony, and fine language artistry.

A novel about writing, vanity, and literary masks

John von Düffel is one of the prominent voices in contemporary German literature. Born in Göttingen in 1966, the author has been working as a writer, dramaturge, and essayist for many years. He received the Aspekte Literature Prize for Vom Wasser; further accolades and a broad-ranging body of work have made him visible in literary houses and on theater stages alike. Goethe is Calling shows him from his satirical side: as a precise observer of a scene where writing courses, fame, and poetic self-images collide.

Discussion space instead of mere reading

The evening is designed as a literary exchange. In a cozy setting, participants discuss a book they have read together, narrative techniques, character development, and the tone of a novel that sheds light on the literary world with particular ease. This mixture of reading, discussion, and reading circle makes the format appealing: Those who attend experience not a distant presentation but an immediate author encounter in a broader sense – conveyed through text, conversation, and resonance.

The place: compact, central, and designed for encounters

The classroom of the CBW at Maximilianstraße 6 is located right in the center of Landshut and is suitable for an intimate reading atmosphere. The city designates free parking spots for the location; at the same time, access to the city center is straightforward. According to city information, barrier-free access is one of the advantages of the facility. This creates ideal conditions for an evening that combines concentration and cultural closeness.

Why the visit is worthwhile

Those who appreciate literature as a living space for thought will find here an evening filled with linguistic attention, intellectual depth, and collective reading experience. Goethe is Calling offers not only material for intelligent discussions but also for that joy in the text that makes good literary events unforgettable. A visit promises inspiration, exchange, and the rare opportunity to experience literature up close.

Conclusion: This evening belongs to readers. Anyone who is interested in contemporary literature, satire, and a stimulating exchange about John von Düffel should not miss the event in Landshut.