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Monatsarchiv: Juli 2025

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Verkleidet zurück: Odysseus und die Wiederkehr des Mythos bei Kotzebue

What happens when a long-lost husband steps out of the shadows—at a masked ball? In “Die Masken” (1813), August von Kotzebue transforms Homer’s Odysseus into a colonial returnee and places Penelope among the suitors once more. This blog post “Masked Returns and Mythical Echoes: Odysseus Reimagined “ explores Kotzebue’s rich and ironic reworkings of the homecoming motif, tracing explicit references to Penelope across his plays and prose. From theatrical disguises to literary homage, Kotzebue invites us to reencounter ancient myth in the domestic dramas of modernity.

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Das Heimkehrmotiv in Kotzebues Einaktern: Struktur und Bedeutung eines wiederkehrenden Themas

In this guest contribution, offered as a virtual gift for the Picnic, Dîlan Canan Çakir (Berlin) examines how Kotzebue skillfully weaves the motif of homecoming into his plays—not merely as a plot device, but as a reflection of social and cultural tensions. Drawing on research from the digital one-act play database (1740–1850), she reveals how this theme runs through Kotzebue’s work, shaping emotional intensity and driving dramatic resolutions. From heartfelt reunions to unexpected turns, discover how Kotzebue’s one-acts harness the theme of homecoming to ignite conflict, evoke emotion, and ultimately restore harmony—all within the tight, fast-moving world of the one-act play.

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Virtuelles Kotzebue-Picknick und Workshop: Heimkehr

For the first time, the Kotzebue Picnic will take place in the birthplace of the writer himself, focusing on the rich and complex theme of homecoming. The event will highlight literary, cultural, and performative perspectives, reflecting Kotzebue’s own ambivalent relationship with returning home – at once ironic, emotional, and socially charged. An international and interdisciplinary programme invites you to rediscover biographical moments, literary characters, and cultural ties through a fresh lens. Join us for an inspiring event where literature, history, and society come together for a truly engaging experience. Don’t miss this chance to explore the many layers of homecoming.