Tim Trzaskalik and José F.A. Oliver read in Heilbronn from new poetry volumes

When two lyrical voices meet, an evening of rare density emerges

With Tim Trzaskalik and José F.A. Oliver, contemporary poetry encounters language awareness, translation experience, and publishing risk at the Literature House Heilbronn on November 27, 2026 at 19:00. Both authors will present their volumes published in 2026 by Matthes & Seitz Berlin: Trzaskalik's Rudimentary Miseries and Oliver's Language Snippets. The evening combines reading, conversation, and literary author encounters into an intense event that goes far beyond a classic book presentation.

Two poets, two handwriting styles, one shared resonance space

Tim Trzaskalik, born in 1970 in Bonn, is an author and translator. José F.A. Oliver, born in 1961 in Hausach, is one of the most distinctive voices in contemporary German-language poetry. His works have revolved around language, origin, multilingualism, and poetic condensation for decades; his literary authority has been awarded multiple distinctions, including the Adelbert von Chamisso Prize, the Basel Poetry Prize, and the Heinrich Böll Prize for Literature from the City of Cologne. Trzaskalik appears as a lyricist and translator, whose works are characterized by formal concentration and intellectual tension.

Poetry as a workshop, publisher, and attitude

Especially enticing about this evening is the additional layer: In the summer of 2026, both co-founded the publishing house VERSBAU, which is dedicated to poetry and aims to publish six titles per year. Thus, the reading also provides a glimpse behind the scenes of the literary business. It is not only about poems but also about the conditions of their publication, about language art as a cultural practice, and about the question of how contemporary poetry remains visible.

Reading atmosphere at Trappensee

The Literature House Heilbronn at Trappensee offers the perfect reading atmosphere for a lyrical reading: focused, calm, close to the text. The format of the reading with conversation promises not only language sound and insights into works but also an exchange about poetic methods, translation, literary quality, and the responsibility of writing in a present full of upheavals. Those who want to experience poetry not just by reading but in the space will find a literary experience with special depth.

Who will benefit from this evening

This date is aimed at readers who appreciate contemporary poetry, cultural-political perspectives, and conversations about language. It also offers literary curious individuals, educators, students, and the local cultural scene a precise insight into current poetic developments. The combination of experimentation, founding a publishing house, and two new poetry volumes makes the event a remarkable date in the Heilbronn literary calendar.

Conclusion: Tim Trzaskalik and José F.A. Oliver invite you to an evening in Heilbronn where poems, thinking, and presence enter into dialogue. Anyone wishing to experience poetry as a vibrant form of world perception should attend this reading live.

Official channels of Tim Trzaskalik and José F.A. Oliver:

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• Website of Tim Trzaskalik: https://www.matthes-seitz-berlin.de/autor/tim-trzaskalik.html
• Website of José F.A. Oliver: https://oliverjose.com/
• Publisher Matthes & Seitz Berlin: https://www.matthes-seitz-berlin.de/autor/jose-f.-a.-oliver.html

Sources:

• Literature House Heilbronn - Event Calendar
• City of Heilbronn - Event Calendar
• Literature House Heilbronn - Directions
• Matthes & Seitz Berlin - José F. A. Oliver
• Matthes & Seitz Berlin - Tim Trzaskalik
• José F. A. Oliver - Official Website
• Suhrkamp - José F. A. Oliver
• Literature House Heilbronn - Event Info