Walter Boehlich in Potsdam: Reading from the Titanic Columns with Helen Thein and Christoph Kapp
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Walter Boehlich rediscovered: An evening for sharp thoughts and literary enlightenment
This reading and the subsequent discussion at the City and State Library Potsdam bring Walter Boehlich into the light that his work deserves: as a combative literary critic, precise observer, and independent journalist. Helen Thein and Christoph Kapp will read on September 16, 2026, from No Reason for Self-Purification. The Titanic Columns and open the view on an author who questioned the Federal Republic with analytical clarity and satirical sharpness.
A literary experience between criticism, columns, and contemporary diagnosis
Walter Boehlich belonged to that rare generation of intellectuals who understood literary criticism not as background music but as a cultural practice. His texts combine essays, polemics, and historical reflection. This is precisely where the special tension of this evening lies: The reading makes visible how strongly language can shape societal debates.
Titanic columns as a fine school of contradiction
The presented columns from Titanic are not loud showpieces but artfully pointed interventions. Boehlich wrote politically, leftist, radical, and democratic; at the same time, he maintained the perspective of a philologist for tone, argument, and tradition. Those who hear these texts experience literary quality as an attitude and linguistic art as a means of knowledge.
Helen Thein and Christoph Kapp as knowledgeable voices of mediation
The reading gains depth through the dual perspective of Helen Thein and Christoph Kapp. They not only present Boehlich's texts but also frame them as part of a larger discourse about feuilleton, publishing, intellectual independence, and the cultural history of the Federal Republic. A discussion afterward deepens the significance of these texts for today's readers.
Location with a calm atmosphere and good accessibility
The event takes place in the event hall of the City and State Library Potsdam in the Education Forum on the Channel. The location represents an open, concentrated reading atmosphere, barrier-free access, and an audience that understands literature as an encounter. There is even a guided tour of the Walter Boehlich Library planned afterward.
Conclusion: An evening for all who love literature as an intellectual challenge
This event promises not mere nostalgia but a vibrant literary experience with contemporary critical weight. Anyone interested in reading, essays, political columns, and the great tradition of feuilleton should not miss this date in Potsdam.
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