Tag Archives: Anne Berest

Glorious Literature, Glorious People-European Writers’ Festival 2- Transformation.

Posted on May 22, 2024 by mandywight

I’m borrowing the title of Sasha Salzmann’s novel Glorious People here to describe the amazing festival that took place last weekend, the 18th and 19th May, at London’s British Library. Thirty glorious European writers came together to present their glorious … Continue reading →

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La Carte Postale- Anne Berest

Posted on March 13, 2024 by mandywight

On 6th January 2003 a postcard arrives at the home of Lélia and Pierre. It’s an old postcard of the Paris Opera Garnier, with four names written on the back: Ephraïm, Emma, Noémie and Jacques.  These are the names of … Continue reading →

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