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An event where an author reads aloud from a literary work.
Natural examples
Die Lesung beginnt um sieben im Stadtmuseum.
The reading begins at seven in the city museum.
Nach der Lesung signierte der Autor seine Bücher.
After the reading, the author signed his books.
Für die Lesung wählte sie ein Kapitel aus ihrem Roman.
She chose a chapter from her novel for the reading.
Usage note
An author reading may include a discussion or book signing; it is not the same as an academic lecture.
Mini-lesson: Lesung
An event where an author reads aloud from a literary work. An author reading may include a discussion or book signing; it is not the same as an academic lecture.
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