When does the reading take place?

The reading takes place on October 7, 2026, at 19:00 in Bamberg.

Who reads from Cat Murr?

The actor, reciter, and author Andreas Ulich reads from E. T. A. Hoffmann's The Life Views of the Cat Murr.

Which work is the focus of the evening?

The focus is on E. T. A. Hoffmann's satirical-fantastic novel The Life Views of the Cat Murr. The Months of Youth.

What literary themes shape the reading?

The event introduces Hoffmann's romantic fantasy, his irony, and the artful parody of the Bildungsroman and artist biography.

Will the event take place indoors?

Yes, the reading is announced as an indoor event in Bamberg.

Andreas Ulich Reads Cat Murr Bamberg 2026

Name: E. T. A. Hoffmann: The Life Views of the Cat Murr. The Months of Youth
Start: 2026-10-07T19:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-10-07T21:00:00+02:00
Location: Bamberg

A Cat with Spirit, Intelligence, and Sharp Claws

On October 7, 2026, Bamberg will become the stage for a literary encounter with E. T. A. Hoffmann's famous novel The Life Views of the Cat Murr. The actor, reciter, and author Andreas Ulich will read from the stubborn autobiography of Cat Murr, thus providing access to a work that uniquely combines satire, fantasy, and a romantic worldview.

Literary Self-Presentation with a Sharp Punchline

Cat Murr sees himself as an extraordinary genius and presents his life story to the world with demonstrative self-assurance. Behind this comedic self-presentation, E. T. A. Hoffmann unfolds a masterful parody of the Bildungsroman, artist biography, and middle-class self-certainty. Murr's voice encompasses joy, pain, delight, fear, and despair – sometimes a single convincing meow is enough.

Andreas Ulich Reads Hoffmann

Andreas Ulich brings years of stage experience to this reading. After his acting training in Berlin, he performed at various German theaters and was part of the ensemble of the Bamberg E. T. A. Hoffmann Theater for twelve years. As a reciter, he combines linguistic precision with performative presence, turning the reading into an immediate literary experience.

Between Fantasy, Irony, and Romance

E. T. A. Hoffmann is among the defining voices of German Romanticism and is considered a pioneer of fantastic literature. In The Life Views of the Cat Murr, bourgeois order, artistic ambition, and animalistic self-assurance collide. The fragmentary composition of the novel enhances the impression of a literary world where perspectives, identities, and reality constantly merge.

An Artist with Close Ties to Bamberg

Ulich has significantly shaped the Bamberg literary scene. Together with his wife, he founded the literary tea salon Teegießerei in 2005. In the exhibition spaces of the Bamberg E. T. A. Hoffmann House, he also established a series of events featuring readings and soirées. For his artistic work, he received the Berganza Prize from the Bamberg Art Association in 2015. In addition to novels and stories, he also writes children's plays and audio play texts.

Conclusion: Experience Hoffmann's Verbal Art Live

This reading promises a humorous yet knowledgeable author encounter with a classic of German literature. Andreas Ulich gives voice to Cat Murr and leads the audience straight into Hoffmann's multifaceted world of irony, fantasy, and linguistic artistry. Literature enthusiasts will experience an evening in which a literary cat takes the stage, captivating the audience with sharp claws, provoking both laughter and reflection.