{"id":19243,"date":"2026-03-16T15:07:00","date_gmt":"2026-03-16T14:07:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/instytutpolski.pl\/brussels\/?p=19243"},"modified":"2026-03-31T12:58:16","modified_gmt":"2026-03-31T10:58:16","slug":"flb-2026-andrzej-sapkowski-the-witcher","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/instytutpolski.pl\/brussels\/en\/2026\/03\/16\/flb-2026-andrzej-sapkowski-the-witcher\/","title":{"rendered":"FLB 2026: Andrzej Sapkowski \u2013 \u201cThe Witcher\u201d"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n<p>One of the most influential writers of contemporary fantasy, <strong>Andrzej Sapkowski<\/strong>, creator of the globally acclaimed <em>Witcher<\/em> saga, will be among the guests of the <strong>Brussels Book Fair 2026<\/strong>, invited by the Polish Institute in Brussels in collaboration with the Fair.\u00a0On this occasion, the audience is invited to a special conversation with the author about his literary universe, his writing process and his latest novel, <em>The Crossroads of Ravens<\/em>.<br \/><br \/><strong>About Andrzej Sapkowski<br \/><br \/><\/strong>Andrzej Sapkowski is a Polish fantasy writer and trained economist who gained worldwide fame with The Witcher saga. His work follows the adventures of Geralt of Rivia, a mutant monster hunter navigating a dark, medieval-inspired world where humans are often more cruel than the beasts he hunts.<br \/>The saga has been translated into numerous languages and inspired the globally successful video game series by CD Projekt Red as well as the Netflix television adaptation. His latest novel, <em>The Crossroads of Ravens<\/em>, was published in October 2025.<br \/><br \/><strong>About <\/strong><strong>Justine Breton<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The conversation will be moderated by Justine Breton, a French scholar and author of The Witcher: The Chronicles of Ciri (Bragelonne, 2024). Her work offers an in-depth analysis of Ciri, one of the central characters of Sapkowski\u2019s saga, exploring her narrative journey and symbolic importance within the Witcher universe.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The conversation <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The discussion will explore several aspects of Andrzej Sapkowski\u2019s work and creative process.<br \/>Particular attention will be given to his latest novel, The Crossroads of Ravens, which revisits the youth of Geralt of Rivia and expands the Witcher universe with a tone combining adventure, humour and elements of a coming-of-age story.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The conversation will also address the reception of the novel in Poland and internationally, as Sapkowski\u2019s work continues to reach readers around the world through numerous translations. Justine Breton will invite the author to reflect on his writing process \u2014 his working habits, the development of his characters and plots, and the creative methods behind his storytelling. Finally, the discussion will look toward the future of Sapkowski\u2019s work, exploring whether the author plans to further expand the Witcher universe or pursue new literary directions.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000\"><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000\">Saturday, 28 March 2026<\/span><br \/><\/strong>10:00\u201310:50<br \/><strong>The Origins of \u201cThe Witcher\u201d Saga<br \/><\/strong><strong>Andrzej Sapkowski in conversation with Justine Breton<br \/><\/strong>Th\u00e9\u00e2tre de l\u2019Imaginaire<br \/>Admission: Free (limited seating)<br \/>Registration:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/sales.resevents.be\/...\/entretien-avec-andrzej...\/fr\">https:\/\/sales.resevents.be\/&#8230;\/entretien-avec-andrzej&#8230;\/fr<\/a><br \/><br \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-19239 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/instytutpolski.pl\/brussels\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/03\/Obraz1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"267\" height=\"266\" srcset=\"https:\/\/instytutpolski.pl\/brussels\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/03\/Obraz1.png 267w, https:\/\/instytutpolski.pl\/brussels\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/03\/Obraz1-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 267px) 100vw, 267px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Exhibition \u201cDigital Dreamers\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>To mark the participation of Andrzej Sapkowski in the Brussels Book Fair, the Polish Institute in Brussels presents the exhibition \u201cDigital Dreamers\u201d, dedicated to the Polish video game industry. The exhibition celebrates the success of the Polish video game industry, including the global phenomenon of\u00a0<em>The Witcher<\/em>\u00a0developed by CD Projekt Red.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The exhibition will be displayed on the fence of the Polish Institute and the Embassy of the Republic of Poland in Brussels.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><em>Co\u2011organized with the Embassy of the Republic of Poland in Belgium<\/em><br \/><em>and the <strong>Polish Tourism Organisation.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>Exhibition \u201cDigital Dreamers\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>16-31 March 2026<br \/><\/strong>Avenue des Gaulois 29, 1040 Brussels <br \/><em>Outdoor fence of the Embassy of the Republic of Poland in Belgium<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-19241 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/instytutpolski.pl\/brussels\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/03\/Obraz3.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1008\" height=\"672\" srcset=\"https:\/\/instytutpolski.pl\/brussels\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/03\/Obraz3.jpg 1008w, https:\/\/instytutpolski.pl\/brussels\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/03\/Obraz3-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/instytutpolski.pl\/brussels\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/03\/Obraz3-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1008px) 100vw, 1008px\" \/><br \/><strong>Special Contest<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">In collaboration with <strong>RTBF \u2013 La Premi\u00e8re<\/strong>\u00a0and the\u00a0<strong>Polish Tourism Organisation<\/strong>, a special competition will be organized during the <strong>Brussels Book Fair<\/strong>. Listeners will have the <span style=\"color: #ff0000\"><strong>chance to win\u00a0two four-day trips to Krak\u00f3w for two people, inspired by the world of\u00a0<em>The Witcher<\/em>.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"my-2 [&amp;+p]:mt-4 [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\" style=\"text-align: center\"><em>The Polish Tourism Organisation in Brussels aims to promote Poland in Belgium and inspire travellers to discover a country rich in culture and diversity.<\/em><\/p>\n<p class=\"my-2 [&amp;+p]:mt-4 [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\" style=\"text-align: center\"><em>Our greatest satisfaction is seeing visitors return delighted by the diversity of Poland\u2019s history and heritage, the richness of its landscapes \u2014 from the sea to the mountains \u2014 as well as the flavours of Polish cuisine and the warm hospitality of its people.<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><em><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-19016 img-fluid\" src=\"https:\/\/instytutpolski.pl\/brussels\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/03\/Bragelonne_logo-300x90.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"90\" srcset=\"https:\/\/instytutpolski.pl\/brussels\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/03\/Bragelonne_logo-300x90.jpg 300w, https:\/\/instytutpolski.pl\/brussels\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/03\/Bragelonne_logo.jpg 340w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-16219 img-fluid\" src=\"https:\/\/instytutpolski.pl\/brussels\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/02\/FLB-Logo_RVB_RED-300x140-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"146\" height=\"68\" \/>\u00a0<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-19164 img-fluid\" src=\"https:\/\/instytutpolski.pl\/brussels\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/03\/RTBF_La_Premiere_logo.svg_-300x150.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"136\" height=\"68\" srcset=\"https:\/\/instytutpolski.pl\/brussels\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/03\/RTBF_La_Premiere_logo.svg_-300x150.png 300w, https:\/\/instytutpolski.pl\/brussels\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/03\/RTBF_La_Premiere_logo.svg_-768x385.png 768w, https:\/\/instytutpolski.pl\/brussels\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/03\/RTBF_La_Premiere_logo.svg_.png 960w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 136px) 100vw, 136px\" \/>\u00a0<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-19165 img-fluid\" src=\"https:\/\/instytutpolski.pl\/brussels\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/03\/87e15fb9-4995-4577-be6c-274e46009688.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"207\" height=\"61\" \/><\/em><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><em><br \/><br \/><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>One of the most influential writers of contemporary fantasy, Andrzej Sapkowski, creator of the globally acclaimed Witcher saga, will be among the guests of the Brussels Book Fair 2026, invited by the Polish Institute in Brussels in collaboration with the Fair.\u00a0On this occasion, the audience is invited to a special conversation with the author about [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":227,"featured_media":19236,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false,"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[76,102,1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-19243","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-programme-en","category-literature","category-news"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v24.6 - 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His work follows the adventures of Geralt of Rivia, a mutant monster hunter navigating a dark, medieval-inspired world where humans are often more cruel than the beasts he hunts.The saga has been translated into numerous languages and inspired the globally successful video game series by CD Projekt Red as well as the Netflix television adaptation. His latest novel, The Crossroads of Ravens, was published in October 2025.About Justine Breton\nThe conversation will be moderated by Justine Breton, a French scholar and author of The Witcher: The Chronicles of Ciri (Bragelonne, 2024). Her work offers an in-depth analysis of Ciri, one of the central characters of Sapkowski\u2019s saga, exploring her narrative journey and symbolic importance within the Witcher universe.\nThe conversation \nThe discussion will explore several aspects of Andrzej Sapkowski\u2019s work and creative process.Particular attention will be given to his latest novel, The Crossroads of Ravens, which revisits the youth of Geralt of Rivia and expands the Witcher universe with a tone combining adventure, humour and elements of a coming-of-age story.\u00a0\nThe conversation will also address the reception of the novel in Poland and internationally, as Sapkowski\u2019s work continues to reach readers around the world through numerous translations. Justine Breton will invite the author to reflect on his writing process \u2014 his working habits, the development of his characters and plots, and the creative methods behind his storytelling. Finally, the discussion will look toward the future of Sapkowski\u2019s work, exploring whether the author plans to further expand the Witcher universe or pursue new literary directions.\n\u00a0Saturday, 28 March 202610:00\u201310:50The Origins of \u201cThe Witcher\u201d SagaAndrzej Sapkowski in conversation with Justine BretonTh\u00e9\u00e2tre de l\u2019ImaginaireAdmission: Free (limited seating)Registration:\u00a0https:\/\/sales.resevents.be\/...\/entretien-avec-andrzej...\/fr\nExhibition \u201cDigital Dreamers\u201d\nTo mark the participation of Andrzej Sapkowski in the Brussels Book Fair, the Polish Institute in Brussels presents the exhibition \u201cDigital Dreamers\u201d, dedicated to the Polish video game industry. The exhibition celebrates the success of the Polish video game industry, including the global phenomenon of\u00a0The Witcher\u00a0developed by CD Projekt Red.\u00a0\nThe exhibition will be displayed on the fence of the Polish Institute and the Embassy of the Republic of Poland in Brussels.\nCo\u2011organized with the Embassy of the Republic of Poland in Belgiumand the Polish Tourism Organisation.\nExhibition \u201cDigital Dreamers\u201d\n16-31 March 2026Avenue des Gaulois 29, 1040 Brussels Outdoor fence of the Embassy of the Republic of Poland in Belgium\nSpecial Contest\nIn collaboration with RTBF \u2013 La Premi\u00e8re\u00a0and the\u00a0Polish Tourism Organisation, a special competition will be organized during the Brussels Book Fair. 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