Andrey Kurkov - The Role of the Writer
Sat, Nov 15 at 11am
Andrey Kurkov is Ukraine’s most celebrated author, both in his home country and internationally. He is a former President of PEN Ukraine, and a widely recognized public intellectual whose voice is respected all over the world.
In his special appearance at the Festival, Andrey Kurkov will discuss his novels, characterized by their dark humor, including the best-selling Death and the Penguin and his most recent crime thriller The Stolen Heart: The Kyiv Mysteries. He will also reflect on the role of the arts and artists in troubled times.
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