Georgi Gospodinov c Tihomira Krumova 2025 3811
© Tihomira Krumova
Reading and conversation

Georgi Gospodinov

What does loss do to us?

8.07.2026
Admission: 19:00
Start: 20:30
Old Botanical Garden,
Live-Stream

Georgi Gospodinov, born in Bulgaria, is considered one of the most important contemporary European writers. For his novel Time Shelter, he was awarded the International Booker Prize in 2023. His works are celebrated for their poetic power, formal originality, and philosophical depth. Gospodinov writes about time, memory, and the fragility of human existence – often from a deeply personal perspective.

In Death and the Gardener, which was named Book of the Year by the SWR Best List, Gospodinov approaches the death of his father. The novel combines autobiographical memories with literary reflection on farewell, grief, and transience. A deeply moving book about saying goodbye – and about the language needed to do so.

Moderation

Gesa Schneider

Language

The conversation will be in English, some book excerpts will be read in German.

German Speaker

Thomas Sarbacher

Bookstall

Organized by the bookstore Calligramme

Backup venue

If the weather is bad or uncertain, the event will take place indoors at Kaufleuten.

Bar

Enjoy sandwiches, snacks and drinks at the festival bar. Open from 7 pm.

Restaurant

Treat yourself to a fine dinner before the event at Kaufleuten Restaurant, open from 6pm.

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