Bela Winkens: Letter to the Mother as a Moving Book Presentation in Sulzbach-Rosenberg

An Evening for Remembrance, Witnessing, and Literary Precision

On October 22, 2026, the power of autobiographical literature meets the precision of book presentation in the Literature House Oberpfalz. Bela Winkens: Letter to the Mother leads right into a rare, moving literary testimony about loss, survival, and the language of remembrance. Jörg Sundermeier and Kristine Listau present the book published by Verbrecher Verlag as part of the Weeks Against Anti-Semitism. ([literaturarchiv.de](https://www.literaturarchiv.de/literaturhaus/veranstaltungen))

A Text that Speaks from Silence

Bela Winkens writes as a Holocaust survivor to her murdered mother and transforms the letter's address into a form of literary self-assurance. The book combines biographical memory with a sharp historical perspective: Theresienstadt, Auschwitz, childhood in the shadow of persecution, and the struggle to convey grief into language. Verbrecher Verlag categorizes the work as a late, literarily dense piece by an actress and author that was only published in 2025. ([okticket.de](https://okticket.de/tickets-bela-winkens-brief-an-die-mutter-sulzbach-rosenberg-literaturhaus-oberpfalz-2026-10-22-e59360))

Reading Atmosphere in the Literature House Oberpfalz

The Literature House Oberpfalz sees itself as a place for books, debates, and author meetings; it is here that this book presentation gains its unique intensity. The reading atmosphere thrives not on outward splendor but on concentration, closeness, and the seriousness of the subject matter. The house is located in the old town of Sulzbach-Rosenberg, at Rosenberger Straße 9, and is accessible by car via the A6 or from Schwandorf via the B85. ([literaturarchiv.de](https://www.literaturarchiv.de/literaturhaus/veranstaltungen))

Voice, Text, and Historical Responsibility

The event emphasizes mediation instead of distance. At its center is not just a book, but an author encounter conveyed through the representative voices of Jörg Sundermeier and Kristine Listau, who present Bela Winkens’ memoirs. This makes the evening a literary experience with cultural-historical depth: for readers interested in memory literature, Holocaust testimonies, and the linguistic art of autobiographical prose. ([literaturarchiv.de](https://www.literaturarchiv.de/literaturhaus/veranstaltungen))

What Visitors Can Expect

Those who attend this evening will experience a focused book presentation with a clear thematic direction, starting at 19:00 and doors opening at 18:30. Admission costs 10 euros; free seating is indicated. The Literature House Oberpfalz offers a framework where literature is not only presented but becomes an experiential cultural memory. An evening for all who seek readings with substance and want to engage deeply with history. ([okticket.de](https://okticket.de/tickets-bela-winkens-brief-an-die-mutter-sulzbach-rosenberg-literaturhaus-oberpfalz-2026-10-22-e59360))

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Sources:

• okticket.de – Bela Winkens: Letter to the Mother
• Literature Archive Sulzbach-Rosenberg – Events
• Literature Archive Sulzbach-Rosenberg – Contact
• Literature Archive Sulzbach-Rosenberg – Directions
• Verbrecher Verlag – Bela Winkens
• Verbrecher Verlag – Letter to the Mother
• Verbrecher Verlag – Contact
• Verbrecher Verlag – Social Media Notes