Name: Reading and Conversation with the Turkish Author Aslı Tohumcu
Start: 2026-08-31T21:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-08-31T23:00:00+02:00
Location: Internationales Künstlerhaus Villa Concordia

Between Fairy Tales, Present and Stage: Aslı Tohumcu in Villa Concordia

An evening of literature in Bamberg centers around the Turkish author Aslı Tohumcu: On August 31, 2026, she will read from a new text at Villa Concordia, which combines fairy tale motifs with a strong, almost coarse narrative quality. Dr. Marta Famula will undertake the German reading, thus opening the space for an encounter between language, sound, and literary imagination.

A Text Between Dark Forest and Bright Attention

The announcement of the evening promises not a smooth prose delicacy, but a narrative with edges, images, and a palpable delight in the atmospheric. The little town of Last Chance, as the working title suggests, unfolds a world reminiscent of old taverns, nocturnal forests, and characters one would expect more in an orally transmitted story than in a sober present. This is precisely the appeal of this reading: literary quality arises here from richness of tension, rhythm, and a language that does not idealize the fantastic but grounds it.

Author with Literary Breadth

Aslı Tohumcu was born in 1974 in Leverkusen, grew up in Bursa, and has published numerous texts in magazines and publishing houses since 1992. Her books include novels, stories, and children's literature; she also works as an essayist and writer who navigates different literary forms. This versatility shapes the evening in Bamberg: those who experience Tohumcu encounter not only an author but a voice that intertwines present, fantasy, and societal perception.

Reading Atmosphere in Baroque Setting

Villa Concordia provides the perfect setting for an author encounter. The house regularly invites events of modern arts, usually offering free admission, and combines cultural openness with the quiet charm of a historical place. Especially for a reading with conversation, an intimate atmosphere arises in which literature is not only presented but experienced. Language, voice, and space interlink, turning the evening into a cultural event with special presence.

Why Attending is Worth It

This date is aimed at all who bring literary curiosity: readers who appreciate storytelling, people interested in the conversation between original and translation, and culture enthusiasts seeking an evening beyond routine formats. The combination of the author, German reading, and material full of fairy tale images promises a lively, focused, and inspiring literary experience.

Anyone who wants to experience Aslı Tohumcu live should not miss this evening. In Bamberg, a reading is created that not only presents a new text but makes the power of literary imagination palpable right in the city.