PEN World Voices Festival: The “Proustian Orgasm” of Memoir and Memory
Michael Ondaatje, Luc Sante, and Tracy K.Smith discussed the memoirs that most influenced their own writing and the prickly task of turning family stories into compelling literature. More
The PEN World Voices Festival As It Happened: “Divine Punishment”
There were moments on the panel when Ramirez and Caistor spoke like old friends. They talked about meeting for the first time at the Managua Book Festival in 1986.… More
The PEN World Voices Festival As It Happened: “Armenian Genocide: A Dark Paradigm”
The event was not a bleak centennial memorial but rather an inspiring commemoration of Armenian authors who continue to endure through the cultural lives of their work. More
Africa in Two Acts (video)
Africa stepped into the spotlight for this two-part event designed to reveal hidden literary and political realities. More
Queer Futures (video)
Informative and inspirational, this conversation surveyed the landscape of the burgeoning African gay rights movement and the role of literature in this struggle for human rights. More
Africa in Two Acts (audio)
Africa steps into the spotlight for this two-part event, designed to reveal hidden literary and political realities. Act I: Distinguished author and philosopher Achille Mbembe delivers remarks on the… More
Queer Futures (audio)
The burgeoning African gay rights movement is filled with brave artists and activists. Informative and inspirational, this conversation with prominent African writers will survey today's landscape, challenging preconceived ideas… More
2015 World Voices Festival Opening Night: Lola Shoneyin (video)
For this flagship event, speakers gave original, lyrical, and humorous insights for what the world will look like in the year 2050. More
2015 World Voices Festival Opening Night: Binyavanga Wainaina
For this flagship event, speakers gave original, lyrical, and humorous insights for what the world will look like in the year 2050. More
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