What Connects Us: Poems from Cork and Cologne in the Interim
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When Poems Connect Cities: Cork and Cologne in Literary Dialogue
On September 10, 2026, an evening unfolds in the Interim of the Central Library that makes literature an engaging encounter. What Connects Us gathers Irish and German authors for a book presentation that focuses on language, translation, and cultural proximity.
A Poetry Project with European Resonance
The project originated from a poetic collaboration between Cork and Cologne: Twenty poets worked in pairs, exchanged perspectives, condensed impressions, and developed texts that transcend city boundaries. The focus is on the volume Connections, which will be presented that evening. Especially at a time when cultural exchange often sounds abstract, this reading shows how concretely literature can bridge gaps.
Reading Atmosphere between Language and Voice
The event promises a rich literary experience with immediate author encounters. Welcome words from Teresa de Bellis-Olinger, Lydia Schneider-Benjamin, and Sue Fiessler frame the evening, while several pairs present their work. Harpist Juliane Bärwaldt adds a musical accent that deepens the atmosphere of the poetry and lends additional delicacy to the evening.
Cultural Program in the Interim of the Central Library
The venue suits the event: The Interim of the Central Library is not just a makeshift space, but an active cultural venue in the heart of Cologne. Spanning five floors, it offers space for books, encounters, and public literature. For this evening, an open setting is created where linguistic art, cultural discourse, and city partnership come together.
What Visitors Can Expect
Those who attend this book presentation will not experience a distant presentation, but an evening full of poetic closeness, European perspectives, and literary quality. The event is aimed at everyone who wants to experience poetry not just by reading but through conversation, sound, and joint reflection. An evening for readers seeking the subtle tone between cultural memory and new present.
Conclusion: This reading brings Cork and Cologne into a palpable dialogue and makes visible the powerful literary collaboration. Anyone who appreciates contemporary literature, poetry, and international cultural encounters should experience this evening live.
Official Channels of What Connects Us: Poems from the Partner Cities Cork and Cologne:
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- Website: https://www.stadt-koeln.de/leben-in-koeln/freizeit-natur-sport/veranstaltungskalender/was-uns-verbindet-gedichte-aus-den-partnerstaedten-cork-und-koeln
- Publisher: https://www.koeln-cork.de/
