Volha Hapeyeva in Aalen: Reading from Dictionary of a Nomad
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An Evening with Volha Hapeyeva: Poetry, Exile, and the Great Precision of Words
When Volha Hapeyeva reads in Aalen, literary present meets a poetics of resistance. The Belarusian poet, author, translator, and PhD linguist is one of the most distinctive voices in contemporary Eastern European literature. Her texts revolve around language, identity, belonging, and the fragile freedom of the individual. In the reading atmosphere of Lit. The City Bookstore, this unfolds into a literary experience of special intensity.
Language as a Poetic Space of Self-Affirmation
Hapeyeva works with fine linguistic art and a clear, often surprisingly condensed imagery. Her literature starts from the small, inconspicuous words and precisely opens up political and existential questions. Those who read or listen to her poetry encounter not a loud gesture but a quiet, precise author encounter with great resonance. This makes her reading more than just an entry in the cultural calendar: it becomes a space for reflection, empathy, and cultural discourse.
An Author Between Belarus, Germany, and the European Literary Scene
Volha Hapeyeva was born in 1982 in Minsk, has been publishing since 1999, and has received numerous awards for her work. Her poems have been translated into many languages; among her German-language publications are Mutant Garden, Camel-Travel, The Defense of Poetry in Times of Permanent Exile, and Trapeze Heart. In 2021, she received the English PEN Translates Award for In My Garden of Mutants, and in 2022, she was awarded the Wortmeldungen Literature Prize. Her reading in Aalen is thus part of a series of significant literary appearances.
The Book Shaping the Evening
The highlight of the evening is her new book Dictionary of a Nomad, which was published in February 2026. The title already hints at what the audience can look forward to: a poetic quest for origin, language, and cultural belonging. Especially in a time when exile, migration, and political oppression shape literary discourse, Hapeyeva's voice gains special authority. Her texts combine intellectual sharpness with emotional openness, thereby creating a rare balance.
Reading Atmosphere in Lit. The City Bookstore
The venue is ideally suited for this evening. Lit. The City Bookstore at Reichsstädter Straße 11 is a place of literary discovery, where books, encounters, and conversation are closely intertwined. The intimate setting promises closeness to the author, the voice, the language. It is precisely from this that the special tension arises that characterizes good readings: focused, stimulating, immediate.
Conclusion: A Must-Attend Event for Literature Lovers
This reading offers more than just a book presentation. It opens an evening about the power of poetry, about exile, and about what literature can achieve in politically turbulent times. Those seeking literary quality, linguistic precision, and an intense author encounter should experience Volha Hapeyeva live in Aalen.
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