When does the event In the Intermediate Realm take place?

The event takes place on Saturday, October 10, 2026, at 19:00. Doors open at 18:30.

Where does In the Intermediate Realm take place?

The event takes place at Literaturhaus Göttingen, Nikolaistraße 22, 37073 Göttingen.

How much does the admission cost?

The regular admission costs 19 euros. Reduced tickets are available for 16 euros.

Who will speak at the event?

Ute Daniel discusses her book In the Intermediate Realm together with historian Dirk Schumann.

What is In the Intermediate Realm about?

In the Intermediate Realm examines the history of the Weimar Republic from 1918 to 1933 and questions how the first German democracy ended.

Is there free admission for students?

Students can enter for free at the box office with a cultural ticket, provided that seats are still available.

Ute Daniel presents an impressive panorama of the Weimar Republic in Göttingen

Name: In the Intermediate Realm
Start: 2026-10-10T19:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-10-10T21:00:00+02:00
Location: Literaturhaus Göttingen

In the Intermediate Realm: A History of the Weimar Republic

On October 10, 2026, Ute Daniel will introduce the political and social tensions of the years 1918 to 1933 at the Literaturhaus Göttingen. The focus will be her book In the Intermediate Realm, published in 2026 by the Hamburger Edition.

Democracy between New Beginnings and Collapse

The Weimar Republic is presented in this event not as a historical template for the present, but as a complex political intermediate realm. Ute Daniel questions how the first German democracy ended and what dynamics shaped its decline. Her historical analysis combines precise source work with a keen awareness of cultural and political discourse.

Historical Analysis in Discussion

Together with her historian colleague Dirk Schumann, Daniel will discuss the central theses of her new book. Both are members of the Lower Saxony Academy of Sciences in Göttingen. The conversation promises an expert contextualization of the Weimar Republic, its democratic institutions, and the forces that influenced its political order between 1918 and 1933.

A Reading Atmosphere for Inquisitive Minds

The Literaturhaus Göttingen creates a focused setting for an author meeting, where historical insight and lively discussion come together. Between book passages, conversation, and summary, a literary experience emerges for all those interested in history, democracy, and the impact of political narratives.

Conclusion

Visitors can expect an informative evening about the Weimar Republic and the conditions of its failure. Those who wish to understand historical contexts and view social debates in a nuanced manner will find In the Intermediate Realm to be an inspiring combination of reading, non-fiction discussion, and political education.