Opening event: Julian Barnes and Robert Habeck on truth and literature. With Frank Arnold
with Julian Barnes Tobias Rüther Frank Arnold Robert Habeck Sarah King
Bei dieser Veranstaltung gibt es entgegen der Angabe im gedruckten Programmheft leider keine Dolmetschung in DGS.
In his latest novel Departure(s), Julian Barnes (“The Sense of an Ending”), who turns 80 in January, looks back on a writer’s life: Which were the important times and why? Or does memory come unstuck from what actually happened and tell its own stories? Storytelling is about making connections, but what is remembered and what is glossed over or made more dramatic? And how does one maintain control? Robert Habeck has also been a lifelong writer, of both fiction and non-fiction (mostly recently “Uphill from Here”). He asks questions about the stories we live and the ones we write. How can one talk about the truth – and what might be true?
An extraordinary encounter between two authors with completely different biographies. Together they will discuss the question of whether we can invent our own lives. German text: Frank Arnold; translation: Sarah King; host: Tobias Rüther
Contributors
Julian Barnes
Born in Leicester in 1946, Julian Barnes studied modern languages and… This text was shortened for this overview. Follow the more-link to read the full text.
Tobias Rüther
Born in 1973, Tobias Rüther is responsible for the literature pages … This text was shortened for this overview. Follow the more-link to read the full text.
Frank Arnold
Born in 1957, Frank Arnold is a German dramatic advisor, voice-over… This text was shortened for this overview. Follow the more-link to read the full text.
Robert Habeck
Born in Lübeck in 1969, Robert Habeck is a German politician. From … This text was shortened for this overview. Follow the more-link to read the full text.
Sarah King
Sarah King is a native German speaker and lives in Cologne with her… This text was shortened for this overview. Follow the more-link to read the full text.
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Date:
Saturday
07. March 2026
16:30 -
Pre Pre sale price (fees excluded) ab 28 €
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Flora Köln
Am Botanischen Garten 1a
Köln-RiehlPlease follow the checkroom instructions.
Bitte Garderobenhinweise beachten.
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Accessibility
- Induction loop Available
- Wheelchair friendly + toilets Available
- Assistance dogs welcome Available
- Tactile guidance system Available
- Signage in Braille Available
- Contrasting color steps and edge strips Available
- Announcements in elevators Available
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Languages
- Englisch
- Deutsch
