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European Literature Night (ELN) returns to New York for its 7th annual edition, presenting an evening of voices from across Europe.<\/strong> One unforgettable night of inspiring discussions, readings, author encounters, book signings, and an after-party reception. Meet 13 guests from across Europe, discover new voices, and celebrate European literature in New York City.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Thursday, October 23, 2025 at 6:00 \u2014 10:00 PM<\/strong>
Ukrainian Institute of America<\/a><\/strong>
2 East 79th Street New York, NY 10075<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Free and open to the public. Space is limited. Registration via Eventbrite<\/a> is required.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read the Literary Hub\u2013published transcript <\/a><\/strong>of the European Literature Night 2025 conversation with Artem Chapeye, Peter Osnos, and Antonia Lloyd-Jones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Polish Cultural Institute New York together with EUNIC New York<\/strong><\/a>, in cooperation with the Ukrainian Institute of America<\/a><\/strong> and PEN America<\/a><\/strong>, are proud to co-present 7th edition of the European Literature Night<\/strong>. Hosted by the Ukrainian Institute of America<\/strong>. This year’s program includes eleven award-winning authors from eleven countries celebrating English translations of their latest books through readings, dialogue, and performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

European Literature Night 2025 sets out to explore three urgent themes. The Past\u2019s Presence<\/em><\/strong> examines how seismic historical events shape characters\u2019 present lives. Authoritarianism \/ Writing War<\/strong><\/em> focuses on the language of war and its moral, political, and social ramifications. Ties That Bind<\/em> <\/strong>considers how love, desire, and community shape our stories.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The 2025 lineup represents a diverse and varied Europe, with participants include Alois Hotschnig (Austria), Marek Tor\u010d\u00edk (Czechia), Khu\u00ea Pham (Germany), Gabija Gru\u0161ait\u0117 (Lithuania), Tobi Lakmaker (Netherlands), Katherine Vaz (Portugal), Liliana Corobca (Romania), Ariane Koch (Switzerland), Jonas Hassen Khemiri (Sweden), and Artem Chapeye (Ukraine). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This year, the book by Joanna Olczak-Ronikier \u2014 Polish author, playwright, screenwriter, and recipient of the 2002 Nike Prize \u2014 will represent Poland at European Literature Night 2025. Her award-winning memoir In the Garden of Memory<\/em>, newly published in the United States, will be presented to New York audience by Peter Osnos and translator Antonia Lloyd-Jones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A decade-long tradition in many European countries, where readings and idea exchanges often take place in communal spaces like pubs and coffee shops, ELN brings the essence of European caf\u00e9 culture to New York. Launched in 2017, ELN embodies a spirit of unity and the belief that literature serves as a unique medium for strengthening dialogue among diverse voices and cultures while breaking down communication barriers.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read PEN America blog post about last year European Literature Night 2024<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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GUEST LINEUP:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Artem Chapeye<\/strong> Ordinary People Don\u2019t Carry Machine Guns: Thoughts on War<\/em> \u2013 UA
Alois Hotschnig<\/strong> My Mother\u2019s Silver Fox<\/em> \u2013 AT
Ariane Koch<\/strong> and translator Damion Searls<\/strong> Overstaying<\/em> \u2013 CH
Gabija Grusaite<\/strong> The Mycelium Dream<\/em> \u2013 LT
Jonas Hassen Khemiri<\/strong> The Sisters<\/em> \u2013 SE
Katherine Vaz<\/strong> Above the Salt<\/em> \u2013 PT
Khu\u00ea Pham<\/strong> Brothers and Ghosts<\/em> \u2013 DE
Liliana Corobca<\/strong> Too Great a Sky<\/em> \u2013 RO
Marek Tor\u010d\u00edk<\/strong> Memory Burn<\/em> \u2013 CZ
Peter Osnos<\/strong> and translator Antonia Lloyd-Jones<\/strong> presenting: In The Garden of Memory<\/em> by Joanna Olczak-Ronikier \u2013 PL
Tobi Lakmaker<\/strong> The History of My Sexuality<\/em> \u2013 NL<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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TIME PROGRAM<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n