When does the book premiere take place?

The event will take place on Friday, October 9, 2026, at 7 PM.

Where is the reading taking place?

The book premiere will take place at the Evangelisch-Reformierten Kirche Göttingen at Untere Karspüle 11.

How much does a ticket cost?

Tickets are available from 19 Euros. A discount is available.

What is A Village in the Third Reich about?

The narrative non-fiction book examines, using the example of the Allgäu village of Oberstdorf, how National Socialism infiltrated everyday life and changed the lives of its residents.

Who is participating in the event?

Angelika Patel will speak with Cornelia Zetzsche at the book premiere about the book and the mechanisms of dehumanizing ideology.

Is there information about a book signing?

A book signing is not confirmed in the published event information.

How a Village Experienced National Socialism: Angelika Patel Reads in Göttingen

Name: A Village in the Third Reich
Start: 2026-10-09T19:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-10-09T21:00:00+02:00
Location: Evangelisch-Reformierte Kirche Göttingen

A Village in the Third Reich: How Ideology Changed Everyday Life

On October 9, 2026, Angelika Patel introduces the narrative non-fiction book A Village in the Third Reich in Göttingen. The book premiere will address how National Socialism infiltrated the life of a seemingly idyllic village community and changed social relationships.

History Made Visible in the Small

Together with the author Julia Boyd, Angelika Patel focuses on Oberstdorf in the Allgäu. Archival material, letters, interviews, and memoirs combine to create an intimate historical portrait of Germany under Adolf Hitler. The narrative form makes political mechanisms not abstract, but tangible: In the behavior of neighbors, in private decisions, and in the changing social interactions, it becomes clear how ideology manifests itself in everyday life.

A Reading Between Remembrance and Responsibility

The event places the book within the literary and cultural discourse of remembrance. Angelika Patel talks with Cornelia Zetzsche about the dehumanizing mechanisms of National Socialist ideology and the moral question that arises from historical reflection: What would I have done?

The linguistic design of the narrative non-fiction book combines historical research with personal perspective. This creates a reading atmosphere in which the grand history becomes understandable through concrete life stories. The literary experience focuses on responsibility, adaptation, and action spaces.

An Evening for Historical Awareness

The Evangelisch-Reformierte Kirche Göttingen offers a concentrated setting for this author encounter. The church interior, designed in the spirit of the Enlightenment, is characterized as a space for assembly and dialogue. The reading is aimed at literature enthusiasts, historical researchers, and anyone who wishes to deepen their cultural engagement with the NS past.

Conclusion

Visitors can expect a compelling book premiere about the rise of National Socialism from the perspective of a village. Angelika Patel and Cornelia Zetzsche connect literary artistry, historical analysis, and personal responsibility. Those who want to understand how political ideology penetrates everyday life will experience an enlightening evening of remembrance culture in Göttingen.