European Literature Night 2023: Between Utopia and Dystopia

Europe has a long tradition of utopian and dystopical novelists. ‘Utopia’ from the sixteenth century by Thomas More or ‘Brave New World’ from the twentieth century by Aldous Huxley. But what future do contemporary authors envision? Should literature alert us, congratulate us, or inspire us with hope?
Through talks, recitals and exchange, ten European writers explore utopian and dystopian mirrors for present-day society.
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