When does the event start?

The evening begins on June 4, 2026, at 6:00 PM.

Where does the reading take place?

The event location is WIS in the Education Forum at Am Kanal 47, 14467 Potsdam.

What is the book about?

In the Houses of Others connects memory culture, cultural history, and literary reportage around German legacies in Western Poland.

Is the venue easily accessible?

Yes, access by public transport is possible via Platz der Einheit / Bildungsforum. Parking options are also available nearby.

Is there confirmed information about the admission price?

No verified price is available for this date in the existing data.

Is the event indoors?

Yes, the reading takes place indoors at WIS in the Education Forum.

Karolina Kuszyk brings memory, history, and literature to Potsdam

Name: Karolina Kuszyk reads in Potsdam: "In the Houses of Others"
Start: 2026-06-04T20:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-06-04T22:00:00+02:00
Location: WIS im Bildungsforum

An evening about memory, things, and the silent traces of history

On June 4, 2026, author Karolina Kuszyk will come to Potsdam, bringing a perspective on history that is as precise as it is poetic. In the reading and discussion of In the Houses of Others, a literary space opens up between reportage, cultural history, and personal observation. The evening is aimed at readers who want to experience literature not just as text but as a space for thought.

A book about what remains

Kuszyk's book In the Houses of Others represents a rare connection of narrative accuracy and historical sensitivity. It focuses on German legacies in Western Poland, their interpretations, repurposing, and the questions that arise from them for the present and cultural memory. This literary quality of the evening lies precisely in this: The seemingly ordinary becomes a carrier of history.

Reading atmosphere with intellectual depth

A reading with Karolina Kuszyk promises no loud staging but a concentrated author encounter. Her language, characterized by scholarly precision and journalistic observation, unfolds a special effect during the live reading. Those who appreciate literary reportage, German-Polish dialogue, and cultural-historical reflection will find an evening of rare density here.

Why this event in Potsdam is important

Potsdam, with its historical cityscape, provides a fitting backdrop for a work that deals with the repercussions of borders, displacement, and the history of possession. The discussion expands the reading into the cultural discourse in which the book has been situated for years. Kuszyk's perspective combines biographical closeness, translational experience, and literary authority.

Easily accessible location

The event will take place at the Science Floor in the Education Forum at Kanal 47, 14467 Potsdam. It is accessible by public transport via the stop Platz der Einheit / Bildungsforum; there are also parking options available nearby. The central location makes the evening easily accessible for visitors from Potsdam and the surrounding area.

Conclusion

This reading offers more than a book presentation: It invites you to an evening where literature, memory, and European history come together in an impressive way. Anyone who wants to experience Karolina Kuszyk's perspective on the traces of the past live should mark this date.