Literature & Language
European Literature Night VII- Celebrating Literature from Across the Continent (13 May – 9 June 2015)
Welcome to the UK’s seventh European Literature Night! Held simultaneously in 24 cities around the continent, London’s events are a highlight of the capital’s literary calendar. This year we’re delighted to see European Literature Night move beyond just one night as we offer a host of events, from the main night’s plethora of inspiring interviews to a spoken word wonder fest, from learning the tricks of the translators’ trade to hearing stories of exile which connect Europe to the rest of the world. There’s something for everyone and literature by writers whose names you may not know yet, but will remember for a long time afterwards.
This year the ELN series of events is taking place at The British Library, Free Word Centre, The Phoenix and Waterstones Piccadilly
More information on the programme here
Welcome to the UK’s seventh European Literature Night! Held simultaneously in 24 cities around the continent, London’s events are a highlight of the capital’s literary calendar. This year we’re delighted to see European Literature Night move beyond just one night as we offer a host of events, from the main night’s plethora of inspiring interviews to a spoken word wonder fest, from learning the tricks of the translators’ trade to hearing stories of exile which connect Europe to the rest of the world. There’s something for everyone and literature by writers whose names you may not know yet, but will remember for a long time afterwards.
This year the ELN series of events is taking place at The British Library, Free Word Centre, The Phoenix and Waterstones Piccadilly
More information on the programme here
WORDKEYS - The 4D Translation Game (Saturday 27 September 2014 - Belgrave Square, London)
We present an interactive journey in and around Belgrave Square for the curious and adventurous. This is a free game that explores the ways translation and foreign languages connect people and cultures from around the world... Take part in a treasure hunt that traverses languages to uncover the secret links that bind us all together! A collaboration between literary translator Rosalind Harvey, the European Commission Representation, and the Spanish, Portuguese, Romanian and Italian cultural institutes. For ages 16+.
BOOK TICKETS here
We present an interactive journey in and around Belgrave Square for the curious and adventurous. This is a free game that explores the ways translation and foreign languages connect people and cultures from around the world... Take part in a treasure hunt that traverses languages to uncover the secret links that bind us all together! A collaboration between literary translator Rosalind Harvey, the European Commission Representation, and the Spanish, Portuguese, Romanian and Italian cultural institutes. For ages 16+.
BOOK TICKETS here
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Sursum Linguae - European Cultural Centres walking tour (17 September 2014 - London)
Sursum Linguae is all about languages and discovering European cultures in London! Supported by EUNIC Global and implemented by the Instituto Cervantes in London, Sursum Linguae aims to raise awareness and bring to London’s audience the multilingual diversity represented by the European cultural institutes. The project involves several events and debate to be held in London throughout the year.
We are now inviting you to take part to a Guided Tour of some of the most representative European cultural institutes in London on Wednesday September 17th. The open day is organised simultaneously in 5 partner Cultural Institutes, members of EUNIC London. In order to explore as many European languages as possible, you will be able to walk in to the participating cultural institutes – marked on a specially designed map – and you can even have your 'European languages passport' stamped at each venue.
Full programme downloadable here
Where:
Balassi Institute Hungarian / Cultural Centre
Camões Institute
Instituto Cervantes London
Goethe-Institut
Italian Cultural Institute
Sursum Linguae is all about languages and discovering European cultures in London! Supported by EUNIC Global and implemented by the Instituto Cervantes in London, Sursum Linguae aims to raise awareness and bring to London’s audience the multilingual diversity represented by the European cultural institutes. The project involves several events and debate to be held in London throughout the year.
We are now inviting you to take part to a Guided Tour of some of the most representative European cultural institutes in London on Wednesday September 17th. The open day is organised simultaneously in 5 partner Cultural Institutes, members of EUNIC London. In order to explore as many European languages as possible, you will be able to walk in to the participating cultural institutes – marked on a specially designed map – and you can even have your 'European languages passport' stamped at each venue.
Full programme downloadable here
Where:
Balassi Institute Hungarian / Cultural Centre
Camões Institute
Instituto Cervantes London
Goethe-Institut
Italian Cultural Institute
European Literature Night 2014, A Night in Stories and Pictures (14 May 2014 at the British Library)
ELN is an annual literary showcase bringing the best of the continent’s writers and contemporary European literature to the UK. Now in its 6 years, European Literature Night in London returns with an exciting double-bill night bringing together writers and graphic novelists. Both events will take place on on 14 May 2014 at British Library.
In its sixth year, we’re celebrating European Literature Night with six of the best writers from around the continent. With Jonas T. Bengtsson (Denmark), Julia Franck (Germany), Antoine Laurain (France), Diego Marani (Italy), Witold Szablowski (Poland) and Dimitri Verhulst (Belgium), chaired by acclaimed journalist Rosie Goldsmith.
For the first time, European Literature Night explores this comics phenomenon by inviting acclaimed cartoonists to discuss and read from their fascinating works. Contemporary graphic novels from across Europe have never been more diverse and innovative and we will share this evening with with Line Hoven (Germany), Lucie Lomova (Czech Republic), Max (Spain) and Judith Vanistendael (Belgium/Flanders) in conversation with Paul Gravett.
European Literature Night is presented in partnership with EUNIC (European Union National Institutes for Culture) London, the European Commission Representation in the UK, the British Library, the Czech Centre London and Speaking Volumes Live Literature Productions. Supported using public funding by Arts Council England.
Read more here
ELN is an annual literary showcase bringing the best of the continent’s writers and contemporary European literature to the UK. Now in its 6 years, European Literature Night in London returns with an exciting double-bill night bringing together writers and graphic novelists. Both events will take place on on 14 May 2014 at British Library.
In its sixth year, we’re celebrating European Literature Night with six of the best writers from around the continent. With Jonas T. Bengtsson (Denmark), Julia Franck (Germany), Antoine Laurain (France), Diego Marani (Italy), Witold Szablowski (Poland) and Dimitri Verhulst (Belgium), chaired by acclaimed journalist Rosie Goldsmith.
For the first time, European Literature Night explores this comics phenomenon by inviting acclaimed cartoonists to discuss and read from their fascinating works. Contemporary graphic novels from across Europe have never been more diverse and innovative and we will share this evening with with Line Hoven (Germany), Lucie Lomova (Czech Republic), Max (Spain) and Judith Vanistendael (Belgium/Flanders) in conversation with Paul Gravett.
European Literature Night is presented in partnership with EUNIC (European Union National Institutes for Culture) London, the European Commission Representation in the UK, the British Library, the Czech Centre London and Speaking Volumes Live Literature Productions. Supported using public funding by Arts Council England.
Read more here
European Literature Night 2014: Call for Participation
European Literature Night (ELN), the British annual literary showcase bringing the best of the continent’s writers to the British Library, is delighted to open Calls for Participation for 2014. Held in May each year, ELN in London is part of a number of simultaneous events across European capitals and major cities in celebration of European literature.
To be part of the biggest ELN programme yet, we would now like to invite you to recommend up to three writers to be considered by an eminent literary panel for inclusion in the 2014 events. The deadline is Monday 9 December 2013.
European Literature Night (ELN), the British annual literary showcase bringing the best of the continent’s writers to the British Library, is delighted to open Calls for Participation for 2014. Held in May each year, ELN in London is part of a number of simultaneous events across European capitals and major cities in celebration of European literature.
To be part of the biggest ELN programme yet, we would now like to invite you to recommend up to three writers to be considered by an eminent literary panel for inclusion in the 2014 events. The deadline is Monday 9 December 2013.
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Wordkeys: the 4D Translation Game (28 September 2013)
EUNIC London and the European Day of LanguagesCelebrate European Day of Languages by taking part in a treasure hunt that traverses languages to uncover the secret links that bind us all together!
The EC Representation in the UK, EUNIC London and the French, German, Spanish and Italian cultural and educational institutes, together with literary translator Rosalind Harvey, present an interactive journey in and around South Kensington for the curious and adventurous.
This is a free game for ages 16+ that explores the ways translation and foreign languages connect people and cultures from around the world!
South Kensington Tube Station, London / 28 September at 12pm
http://www.europe.org.uk/2013/09/19/wordkeys-the-4d-translation-game/
EUNIC London and the European Day of LanguagesCelebrate European Day of Languages by taking part in a treasure hunt that traverses languages to uncover the secret links that bind us all together!
The EC Representation in the UK, EUNIC London and the French, German, Spanish and Italian cultural and educational institutes, together with literary translator Rosalind Harvey, present an interactive journey in and around South Kensington for the curious and adventurous.
This is a free game for ages 16+ that explores the ways translation and foreign languages connect people and cultures from around the world!
South Kensington Tube Station, London / 28 September at 12pm
http://www.europe.org.uk/2013/09/19/wordkeys-the-4d-translation-game/
European Literature Night 2013 (15 May 2013)
For its 5th edition, on 15 May 2013 at the British Library in London, the ELN has presented some of the brightest literary talent from Europe to audiences and readers across the UK.
The selected writers were: Norbert Gstrein - Austria (austrian cultural forum london); Miha Mazzini - Slovenia (Beletrina- Študentska Založba); Erwin Mortier - Belgium (Embassy of Belgium); Jordi Punti - Spain (Ramon Llull Institute); Ece Temelkuran - Turkey (Free Word Centre); Jachym Topol - Czech Republic (Czech Centre London); Brigit Vanderbeke - Germany (Peirene Press); Frank Westerman - Netherlands (Harvill Secker).
Once again the evening was chaired by Rosie Goldsmith. For full details please visit this page
Supported and initiated by EUNIC London and the European Commission in the UK, facilitated by the Czech Centre London and produced by Speaking Volumes Live Literature Productions
For its 5th edition, on 15 May 2013 at the British Library in London, the ELN has presented some of the brightest literary talent from Europe to audiences and readers across the UK.
The selected writers were: Norbert Gstrein - Austria (austrian cultural forum london); Miha Mazzini - Slovenia (Beletrina- Študentska Založba); Erwin Mortier - Belgium (Embassy of Belgium); Jordi Punti - Spain (Ramon Llull Institute); Ece Temelkuran - Turkey (Free Word Centre); Jachym Topol - Czech Republic (Czech Centre London); Brigit Vanderbeke - Germany (Peirene Press); Frank Westerman - Netherlands (Harvill Secker).
Once again the evening was chaired by Rosie Goldsmith. For full details please visit this page
Supported and initiated by EUNIC London and the European Commission in the UK, facilitated by the Czech Centre London and produced by Speaking Volumes Live Literature Productions
European Literature Night IV (16 May 2012)
Supported and initiated by EUNIC London and the European Commission Representation in the UK and facilitated by the Czech Centre London, European Literature Night has presented some of the brightest literary talent from Europe to audiences and readers across the UK since its inaugural event at the British Library in 2009.
European Literature Night has presented on May 16th 2012, in partnership with Speaking Volumes Live Literature Productions. In 2012 the ELN presented 9 writers from: AUSTRIA’s Paulus Hochgatterer, DENMARK’s Pia Juul, FRANCE’s Laurent Binet,GERMANY’s Ludwig Steinherr, HUNGARY’s Noémi Szécsi,MONTENEGRO’s Ognjen Spahić, POLAND’s Zygmunt Miloszewski, ROMANIA’s Robert Şerban, SWEDEN’s Anne Swärd, SPAIN's Quim Monzo.
European Literature Night IV has also presented in the framework of Birmingham Book Festival, Friday 12 October 2012 and will present on Friday 8 March at StAnza Poetry Festival.
Read more about the 2012 edition and touring here.
Supported and initiated by EUNIC London and the European Commission Representation in the UK and facilitated by the Czech Centre London, European Literature Night has presented some of the brightest literary talent from Europe to audiences and readers across the UK since its inaugural event at the British Library in 2009.
European Literature Night has presented on May 16th 2012, in partnership with Speaking Volumes Live Literature Productions. In 2012 the ELN presented 9 writers from: AUSTRIA’s Paulus Hochgatterer, DENMARK’s Pia Juul, FRANCE’s Laurent Binet,GERMANY’s Ludwig Steinherr, HUNGARY’s Noémi Szécsi,MONTENEGRO’s Ognjen Spahić, POLAND’s Zygmunt Miloszewski, ROMANIA’s Robert Şerban, SWEDEN’s Anne Swärd, SPAIN's Quim Monzo.
European Literature Night IV has also presented in the framework of Birmingham Book Festival, Friday 12 October 2012 and will present on Friday 8 March at StAnza Poetry Festival.
Read more about the 2012 edition and touring here.
European Literature Night III (11 May 2011)
One of EUNIC London key projects, the annual European Literature Night, took over 18 capital cities of Europe for a whole evening in a marathon celebration of the best of European literature for its 3rd edition. Six writers - both emerging and established literary figures from Italy, the Czech Republic, Poland, Latvia, Austria and Flanders – have met on stage to delight and stimulate with their readings and conversation. Hosted by the British Library and chaired by Rosie Goldsmith, the BBC presenter and champion of European literature, this special event has been a fantastic read and an exciting insight into modern European literature in translation.
Read more here
One of EUNIC London key projects, the annual European Literature Night, took over 18 capital cities of Europe for a whole evening in a marathon celebration of the best of European literature for its 3rd edition. Six writers - both emerging and established literary figures from Italy, the Czech Republic, Poland, Latvia, Austria and Flanders – have met on stage to delight and stimulate with their readings and conversation. Hosted by the British Library and chaired by Rosie Goldsmith, the BBC presenter and champion of European literature, this special event has been a fantastic read and an exciting insight into modern European literature in translation.
Read more here
European Literature Night II (12 May 2010)
One of EUNIC London key projects, the annual European Literature Night took place simultaneously across European capitals on the 12th of May to celebrate European literature in a genuine trans-European event. In London, writers from the Czech Republic, Italy, France, Hungary, Poland and Romania, introduced by their patrons, have read their books and engage in a vivid debate with the audience.
Hosted by the British Library, the event was chaired by writer and presenter Rosie Goldsmith. the European Literature Night has presented for one night an electrifying evening of readings and conversation from some superlative writers, both emerging and established. The authors: Jacek Dehnel (Poland), Otto de Kat (Netherlands), Paolo Giordano (Italy), Georgi Gospodinov (Bulgaria), Julya Rabinowich (Austria), Giedra Radvilaviciute, (Lithuania) and Milos Urban (Czech Rep.).
Read more here.
One of EUNIC London key projects, the annual European Literature Night took place simultaneously across European capitals on the 12th of May to celebrate European literature in a genuine trans-European event. In London, writers from the Czech Republic, Italy, France, Hungary, Poland and Romania, introduced by their patrons, have read their books and engage in a vivid debate with the audience.
Hosted by the British Library, the event was chaired by writer and presenter Rosie Goldsmith. the European Literature Night has presented for one night an electrifying evening of readings and conversation from some superlative writers, both emerging and established. The authors: Jacek Dehnel (Poland), Otto de Kat (Netherlands), Paolo Giordano (Italy), Georgi Gospodinov (Bulgaria), Julya Rabinowich (Austria), Giedra Radvilaviciute, (Lithuania) and Milos Urban (Czech Rep.).
Read more here.
European Literature Night I (13 May 2009)
For one night only Europe came together to celebrate the brightest talents in modern European literature. In a unique Europe-wide event the British Library in London has united writers from six capitals of both East and West 20 years after the fall of the Berlin Wall to talk about life and literature in the new Europe. The first edition of European Literature Night took place simultaneously across European capitals on the 13th of May to celebrate European literature in a genuine trans-European event. In London, writers from the Czech Republic, Italy, France, Hungary, Poland and Romania, introduced by their patrons, read their books and engage in a debate. In London it took place at the British Library, chaired by Rosie Goldsmith.
Read more here
For one night only Europe came together to celebrate the brightest talents in modern European literature. In a unique Europe-wide event the British Library in London has united writers from six capitals of both East and West 20 years after the fall of the Berlin Wall to talk about life and literature in the new Europe. The first edition of European Literature Night took place simultaneously across European capitals on the 13th of May to celebrate European literature in a genuine trans-European event. In London, writers from the Czech Republic, Italy, France, Hungary, Poland and Romania, introduced by their patrons, read their books and engage in a debate. In London it took place at the British Library, chaired by Rosie Goldsmith.
Read more here
Poliglotti4.eu
Poliglotti4.eu is a project promoting multilingualism in Europe - the result of the deliberations of the EU Civil Society Platform on Multilingualism. This website reports on best practice in language policy and language learning, and provides policymakers, teachers, learners and civil society organisations with a powerful toolkit for benchmarking and enhancing their activities in non-formal and informal education and learning sectors. The project is funded through the European Commission's Lifelong Learning Programme.
Read more on www.poliglotti4.eu
Poliglotti4.eu is a project promoting multilingualism in Europe - the result of the deliberations of the EU Civil Society Platform on Multilingualism. This website reports on best practice in language policy and language learning, and provides policymakers, teachers, learners and civil society organisations with a powerful toolkit for benchmarking and enhancing their activities in non-formal and informal education and learning sectors. The project is funded through the European Commission's Lifelong Learning Programme.
Read more on www.poliglotti4.eu