When Words Fail: Reading and Discussion in Erlangen Opens Literary Spaces
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When Language Becomes a Demand and a Hope
This literary conversation as part of the Erlangen Poetry Festival brings together three voices—Salim Alafenisch, Atefeh Chaharmahaliyan, and Tomer Gardi—who discuss war, displacement, memory, and poetic self-assertion from different perspectives. The event on Sunday, August 30, 2026, at 4:00 PM in the Orangerie in the Castle Garden in Erlangen is designed as a reading and discussion; admission is free. ([bildungscampus.nuernberg.de](https://bildungscampus.nuernberg.de/literatur/veranstaltungen/detail/wenn-worte-fehlen-schreiben-zwischen-krieg-und-frieden-1382?utm_source=openai))
An Evening Where Literature Opposes Silence
The title strikes a nerve of the present: When words fail, literature starts to speak even more. The discussion looks into writing under pressure, the responsibility of authors in the shadow of violence and political upheaval, and the linguistic precision that transforms experience into art. Salim Alafenisch talks about displacement and origin, Atefeh Chaharmahaliyan shares experiences of imprisonment, exile, and lyrical resistance, and Tomer Gardi connects fractured language with literary boldness. ([bildungscampus.nuernberg.de](https://bildungscampus.nuernberg.de/literatur/veranstaltungen/detail/wenn-worte-fehlen-schreiben-zwischen-krieg-und-frieden-1382?utm_source=openai))
Reading Atmosphere in the Orangerie
The Orangerie in the Castle Garden provides a representative yet focused setting for this literary experience. The location is accessible at ground level; a temporary FM system is available for the hearing impaired, and rental reception devices are available at the information table in the Castle Garden. This enhances author encounters and creates an atmosphere where language, silence, and resonance come closely together. The address is Schlossgarten 1, 91054 Erlangen. ([poetenfest-erlangen.de](https://www.poetenfest-erlangen.de/orangerie-im-schlossgarten?utm_source=openai))
Why This Date Matters Culturally
The event combines reading, discussion, and literary discourse into an evening that goes far beyond a classic book presentation. Contributors bring together texts, recordings, and moderation; resulting in a multi-voiced format between contemporary literature, political thinking, and linguistic craftsmanship. Particularly impressive: Tomer Gardi, who with fractured language and grotesque wit is one of the most distinctive voices in contemporary German-language literature. ([poetenfest-erlangen.de](https://www.poetenfest-erlangen.de/tomer-gardi?utm_source=openai))
Conclusion: Those who experience literature as a space of understanding will find an evening of exceptional intensity here. No simple answers are expected, but rather precise questions, strong texts, and an encounter that resonates long after. This event is one of those that you not only attend but take with you. ([bildungscampus.nuernberg.de](https://bildungscampus.nuernberg.de/literatur/veranstaltungen/detail/wenn-worte-fehlen-schreiben-zwischen-krieg-und-frieden-1382?utm_source=openai))
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