“The world is a fabric we weave daily on the great looms of information, discussions, films, books, gossip, little anecdotes. Today the purview of these looms is enormous—thanks to the internet, almost everyone can take place in the process, taking responsibility and not, lovingly and hatefully, for better and for worse. When this story changes, so does the world. In this sense, the world is made of words.” – Nobel Lecture: Olga Tokarczuk, Nobel Prize in Literature 2018
Browsing: Literature
The commemoration of the 50th death anniversary of the Nobel prize nominee, distinguished Polish writer Witold Gombrowicz (1904-1969) will be held from 18th to 27th of November in Ankara.
The event is held under Link to Poland’s media patronage.
History does not have to and should not be boring. Our Polish history is simply fascinating. The Nowoczesna Polska Foundation has selected seven works of Polish literature which serves as an example of what is important and remains unchanged. Within the “Listen Everywhere” Project there have been several podcasts recorded. They will tell you about the connections between history and literature.
The project is held under Link to Poland’s media patronage.
History does not have to and should not be boring. Our Polish history is simply fascinating. The Nowoczesna Polska Foundation has selected seven works of Polish literature which will serve as an example of what is important and remains unchanged. Within the “Listen Everywhere” Project there have been several podcasts recorded. They will tell you about the connections between history and literature.
The project is held under Link to Poland’s media patronage.
Wisława Szymborska wrote a couplet about Czesław Miłosz, and when Miłosz learned that Szymborska had been awarded the Nobel Prize, he said with satisfaction: ‘Wasn’t I right?’ During the 5th Miłosz Festival, thanks to partnership with the Wisława Szymborska Foundation, the charm, dignity and irony of two unusual poets will return to Krakow.
British historian prof. Norman Davies tells about his new book “Trail of Hope” devoted to the extraordinary journey made by the Polish Anders Army from Russia to Great Britain.
The Polish Institute in Vienna is using Buch Wien 2015, an international book fair to be held in Austria on 12-15 November, to present German-language editions of some of the latest books by Polish authors.
Jonathan Franzen – one of the most important American novelists, Hooman Majd – a cult Iranian-American writer, this year’s Nobel Laureate Svetlana Alexievich, Wiesław Myśliwski – the double winner of the Nike Literary Prize, and Hanna Krall – a legendary Polish reporter are just some of the guests of the 7th Conrad Festival. This year’s most important literary event in Central Europe will take place in Krakow from the 19th till the 25th of October.
Jonathan Franzen – one of the most important American novelists, Hooman Majd – a cult Iranian-American writer, Wiesław Myśliwski – the double winner of the Nike Literary Prize, and Hanna Krall – a legendary Polish reporter are the first guests of the 7th Conrad Festival. This year’s most important literary event in Central Europe will take place in Krakow from the 19th till the 25th of October.