Thomas Muggenthaler in Landshut: Reading from Getting Away with Life

Event: Reading & Lecture: Getting Away with Life – Thomas Muggenthaler in Salzstadel, Steckengasse 308, 84028 Landshut on 5. February 2026

Date and Time

5. February 2026 19:00

Artist

Location

Salzstadel, Steckengasse 308, 84028 Landshut

Price

Free

About this Event

Literature & Readings

Mood

Relaxed

Venue Type

Inside

An Evening of Remembrance: Thomas Muggenthaler Reads at the Salzstadel

A precise look into biographies between exile, loss, and new beginnings: The renowned journalist and author Thomas Muggenthaler presents his book 'Getting Away with Life. Exile and New Beginnings. Bavarian-Jewish Life Paths' in Landshut. In reading and lecture, an atmosphere arises that combines knowledge, empathy, and historical consciousness.

Voice of Contemporary History: Language, Tone, Intimacy

Muggenthaler's reading style thrives on calm intensity. His voice opens a space for a literary experience where document and narrative come together. The linguistic artistry is evident in the balance of reportage, oral history, and narrative condensation.

Context, Genre, Style: Literary Journalistic Classification

The book falls within the genre of literary contemporary history writing. In 34 life paths, narrative diversity unfolds: emigration, exile, return, new beginnings. The literary quality is based on precise research, source-rich representation, and a stylistic approach that testifies to experience without forcing pathos.

Author-Encounter with Authority

Muggenthaler, who has worked for Bavarian Radio for many years, was awarded the Bavarian Television Prize and received the Federal Cross of Merit in 2024. His work on memory work in Eastern Bavaria and at the Flossenbürg concentration camp memorial establishes his cultural authority.

Place with History: The Salzstadel

The historic Salzstadel, now the city library and event hall, offers an intimate atmosphere for focused readings. It is located in the heart of the old town; accessible by city bus at the stops 'Altstadt' and 'Neustadt', with parking available in the parking garage An der Freyung.

Format of the Event

Reading and lecture with thematic introduction to the work and research. Information on Q&A and signing to follow.

Conclusion

A thoughtfully composed literary experience is expected that makes memory culture tangible. Those who understand language as testimony should experience this author encounter live.

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