When does the reading with Thomas Hettche take place?

The reading takes place on November 12, 2026, starting at 8:00 PM.

Where is Thomas Hettche reading in Ansbach?

The event takes place at Kunsthaus R3 at Reitbahn 3, 91522 Ansbach.

From which book is Thomas Hettche reading?

Thomas Hettche is reading from his new novel Love.

What is the novel Love about?

The novel tells the story of Max and Anna, who meet at a summer party and begin a late, passionate relationship.

Is the event part of a literature festival?

Yes, the reading is part of the Literature Festival LesArt.

Is there information about a ticket price?

A binding ticket price is not clearly confirmed in the available event information.

Thomas Hettche reads Love Ansbach 2026

Name: Thomas Hettche - Love
Start: 2026-11-12T20:00:00+01:00
End: 2026-11-12T23:30:00+01:00
Location: Kunsthaus R3

Thomas Hettche reads in Ansbach from his new novel Love

As part of the Literature Festival LesArt, Thomas Hettche comes to Kunsthaus R3 in Ansbach. The award-winning author presents his new novel Love, an intense narrative about a late, passionate, and profoundly felt affection.

A novel about the force of feeling

In Love, Thomas Hettche tells the story of Max, a 63-year-old man, and Anna, a slightly younger married woman. At a summer party, they initially meet casually, before an immediate understanding develops between them. From this moment, a love story unfolds that raises questions about intimacy, responsibility, desire, and the possibility of a shared life.

Linguistic art between intimacy and great life questions

Hettche's literary style combines psychological precision with a concentrated, sensual language. The novel approaches the feeling of love not as a romantic formula, but as a complex experience that changes biographies and shakes familiar certainties. The narrative perspective focuses on the subtle movements between hope, fear of loss, and devotion.

Thomas Hettche: a significant voice in contemporary literature

Thomas Hettche was born in 1964 in Treis near Gießen and lives in Berlin. His work includes novels, essays, and literary reports. Some of his well-known books include The Case of Arbogast, The Love of Fathers, Pheasant Island, Heart String, and Sinking Stars. For his literary work, he has received several awards, including the Wilhelm Raabe Literature Prize, the Bavarian Book Prize, and the Joseph Breitbach Prize for his entire body of work.

LesArt in Ansbach: Experience literature live

The reading offers a special author encounter in an intimate atmosphere. Hettche's voice, the rhythm of his prose, and the concentrated proximity of a live reading provide immediate access to the linguistic artistry of the novel. Kunsthaus R3 thus becomes a resonance space for a story that reexamines the oldest and simultaneously most mysterious theme of literature.

Conclusion: A literary experience for literature lovers

Those who appreciate contemporary German-language literature, sophisticated novel forms, and the intense atmosphere of a reading will experience a special evening at Kunsthaus R3. Thomas Hettche's Love combines emotional necessity with literary precision. The LesArt event invites you to experience the author live and engage with the open questions of this novel.