Silke Scheuermann in Düsseldorf: Second Book of Restlessness as a Poetic Journey
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When Myths Meet Machines: Silke Scheuermann Reads in Düsseldorf
On October 18, 2026, Silke Scheuermann will present her poetry book Second Book of Restlessness at the Heinrich Heine Institute. The reading as part of the Literary Days Düsseldorf focuses on a poetic history of humanity and civilization, ranging from creation to the algorithms of artificial intelligence.
A Lyrical Journey Through Nature, Technology, and Myth
Scheuermann's poems connect fairy tales, myths, nature, and contemporary technology to create a distinctive poetic dramaturgy. King Midas, Scheherazade, and Rilke's panther encounter Nutrias, mallards, nilgans, Barbie, and robots with romantic feelings. From these surprising constellations emerges a language full of fine irony, quiet melancholy, and intellectual agility.
Poetic Language Art with Contemporary Relevance
Second Book of Restlessness addresses the major questions of the Anthropocene: climate change, consumption, technological development, and the future of the human species. Scheuermann's style remains precise and rich in imagery. Her verses open spaces of thought where the beauty and fragility of the world are as present as the hope for a new balance between humanity, nature, and machines.
Silke Scheuermann: Award-winning Poet
Silke Scheuermann was born in 1973 in Karlsruhe and lives in Offenbach am Main. Since her lyrical debut The Day the Seagulls Sang in Two Voices, she has published poetry collections and novels. Her awards include the Goethe Medal, the Bertolt Brecht Literature Prize, the Hölty Prize, and a scholarship from Villa Massimo. For the project on Second Book of Restlessness, she received the Robert Gernhardt Prize.
A Reading Atmosphere Between Intimacy and World Explanation
The author engages her audience with a poetic language art that intertwines great cultural contexts with concrete everyday images. The reading promises a literary experience for all who appreciate contemporary poetry, cultural discourse, and the sensual power of spoken language. The evening will be moderated by Dr. Sabine Brenner-Wilczek.
Conclusion: Experience Contemporary Poetry Live
Silke Scheuermann's reading illustrates how far poetry can reach today: from ancient myths to ecological crises to artificial intelligence. Literature enthusiasts will have an encounter with a significant voice of contemporary German-language poetry at the Heinrich Heine Institute. The evening invites you to not only read Second Book of Restlessness but also to experience its soundscapes live.
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