A selection of nominees coming together for an afternoon of readings:
Join some of the most exciting writers from around the world on the eve of 2016 Man Booker International Prize award. This rich afternoon of readings and conversation presents a selection of the nominees, drawn from the long list of José Eduardo Agualusa (Angola) Elena Ferrante (Italy), Han Kang(South Korea), Maylis de Kerangel (France) Eka Kurniawan (Indonesia), Yan Lianke (China), Fiston Mwanza Mujila (DR Congo), Raduan Nassar(Brazil), Marie NDiaye (France), Kenzaburō Ōe (Japan) Aki Ollikainen(Finland), Orhan Pamuk (Turkey), Robert Seethaler (Austria).
Shortlist to be announced 14 April 2016.
This event is part of the European Literature Festival (ELF), presented by EUNIC London. From 27 April to 9 June, there will be a celebration of literature from across the continent in the UK, with more than 60 writers and poets from more than 30 cultures involved in events and projects.
