So far, the œuvre of Thomas Klings (1957–2005) has been treated rather negatively by German studies. Now it is being explored for the first time in a scientific anthology: In addition to overview-like articles on the literary-historical location of Kling's poetry and the essayist Kling, the ›origins‹ of this author are examined on the one hand, and on the other hand it is about his practice of productive reception: from the 'salvage work' in the Middle Ages and early modern times up to the dispute with Paul Celan. In addition, the intermedia foundations of a work that moves programmatically in the field of tension between orality, scripturality and visuality are examined. A report on the development of the estate and a conversation between Franz Josef Czernin, Heinrich Detering and Hubert Winkels conclude the volume, which aims to contribute to the formation of Kling research as well as to stimulate further occupation with one of the most independent and influential works of the turn of the millennium.