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European Literature Night Returns to New York on November 22, 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

On November 22, the Czech Center New York hosted European Literature Night. Returning to New York after a two-year break, the 2021 edition presented an exciting selection of fiction, poetry, and short stories. Authors, translators, and actors representing ten EU countries read from new releases and beloved classics and participated in a panel discussion. In this REBROADCAST<\/a><\/strong> episode, translator Megan Thomas presents\u00a0The Career of\u00a0Nicodemus Dyzma<\/em>\u00a0by\u00a0Tadeusz Do\u0142\u0119ga-Mostowicz, and translator Sean Bye presents\u00a0The King of Warsaw<\/em>\u00a0by\u00a0Szczepan Twardoch (Poland); Basque author Kirmen Uribe discusses his novel,\u00a0Bilbao-New York-Bilbao<\/em>\u00a0(Spain), and composer B\u00e1lint Varga presents poetry by S\u00e1ndor Halmosi\u00a0(Hungary).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Select books will be available for purchase.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

VENUE AND TICKETS: 
Free and open to the public with registration<\/strong><\/a>.
Masks and proof of vaccination are required to enter the venue. Photo ID will be checked. More information can be found on Czech Center website<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bohemian National Hall, 321 Eeast 73rd<\/sup> Street, New York, NY 10021<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For those who can\u2019t make it in person, an edited presentation of the evening will be available on Trafika Europe Radio www.trafikaeurope.org<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Presenting some of the brightest literary talents from ten EU countries to New York audiences, event celebrates the cultural diversity of Europe<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Czech Center New York will host European Literature Night (ELN) on Monday, November 22, 2021<\/strong>. Returning to New York after a two-year break, the 2021 edition will take place from 6 PM to 11 PM<\/strong> at the Bohemian National Hall presenting an exciting selection of fiction, poetry, and short stories. Authors, translators, and actors representing ten EU countries will read from new releases and beloved classics and participate in a panel discussion. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A decade-old tradition in many European countries where readings and the exchange of ideas have often happened in communal spaces, such as pubs and coffee shops, ELN brings to New York the spirit of European caf\u00e9 culture. Launched in New York in 2017, ELN\u2019s concept is based in the spirit of unity and the belief that literature is a unique and creative medium that can help strengthen the dialogue between individual voices and cultures and break down communication barriers. The 2021 lineup represents a diverse and varied Europe with participants from Austria, Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, Hungary, Italy, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, and Spain.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Participants and featured books include: Edoardo Ballerini <\/strong>(Italy), Sean Gasper Bye <\/strong>(Poland), V\u00e9ronique Firkusny <\/strong>and <\/strong>Elena Sokol <\/strong>(Czech Republic), S\u00e1ndor Halmosi <\/strong>(Hungary<\/em>), <\/em>Alta Ifland <\/strong>(Romania), Stefan Kutzenberger<\/strong> (Austria), Alek Popov<\/strong> (Bulgaria), Hugo dos Santos <\/strong>(Portugal), <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Megan Thomas<\/strong> (Poland), Kirmen Uribe<\/strong> (Spain), and Katarina Vizina<\/strong> (Slovakia). The evening will be moderated by Andrew Singer<\/strong>, Director and Editor in Chief of Trafika Europe, Europe\u2019s literary radio station. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe are honored and excited to have the European Literature Night back live at the Bohemian National Hall in Manhattan,\u201d says Miroslav Konvalina, Director of the Czech Center New York and Vice President of EUNIC New York Cluster. \u201cThe historic Ballroom will serve as a venue for great readings by authors, translators, and presenters as well as discussions about the current state of literary translation in different parts of Europe. I am happy to see so many of us coming together to celebrate our shared love of books.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

PROGRAM FOR NOVEMBER 22, 2021:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

6 PM \u2013 Opening remarks<\/p>\n\n\n\n

6:10 PM \u2013 7:50 PM: Live readings, questions and conversations featuring:<\/p>\n\n\n\n