Chemnitz is reviving the work of writer Stefan Heym (1913-2001) with a reading marathon at numerous locations. On Friday, Heym's books will be read at numerous locations in the city: in the City Library, the Opera House, the Gunzenhauser Museum, the Schönherrfabrik and the St. Jakobi City Church, as well as at the Red Tower, the Kaßberg Prison Memorial and the Weltecho. The event is part of Chemnitz's program as European Capital of Culture 2025.
According to the International Stefan Heym Society, the "Heym Journey" is intended to help people follow in the author's footsteps and get to know him as the person behind his works. Heym was not only a writer, but also a voice of reason in troubled times, emphasized Chairwoman Petra Seedorff: "An admonisher against opportunism and an unwavering advocate of the truth - even when it was uncomfortable."
