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There are many events in the world of literature and the arts that are worth remembering and not forgetting. The ULB selects special works from its large collection and pays tribute to their creators.

Picture: ETH-Bibliothek, Zürich, Thomas-Mann-Archiv | Fotograf: unbekannt | TMA_0058

Picture: ETH-Bibliothek, Zürich, Thomas-Mann-Archiv | Fotograf: unbekannt | TMA_0058

Thomas Mann

On the 150th anniversary of Thomas Mann's birth on 6 June 2025, we will remember not only his literary works, but also his political stance during the Nazi era.
Picture: George Oliver

Picture: George Oliver

Ernst Jandl

On 1 August 2025, Ernst Jandl would have turned 100 years old – time to remember his works.
Picture: ULB Darmstadt | Hartmuth Pfeil

Picture: ULB Darmstadt | Hartmuth Pfeil

Robert Schneider

OnSt. Nicholas´ Day 2025, the Darmstadt dialect poet Robert Schneider would have turned 150 years old. To commemorate him and to get to know the Heinerdeutsch dialect, here is a small selection of his work. In this spirit: ‘Nemmt des Glas jetzt un ruft hinnenoch: Unser Heinerstadt, sie lewe hoch!’ (from: Heinerlewe)

Thomas Mann

Ernst Jandl

Robert Schneider