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Could European literature save the EU?

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In these times of crisis we're rediscovering the European tradition in literature. From Flaubert's Paris to Jane Austen's Bath, Franco Moretti's essay "Atlas of the European Novel" proves European space and literature are interconnected in 19th century writing. We're also discussing Claudio Magris' novel "Danube", a voyage of cultural discovery along the course of the river. It's enough to restore your faith in a common European identity.

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Cities and Literature
06/06/2013 - CULTURE

Cities and Literature

Cities have been inspiring great literature for centuries – and continue to do so today. Today our book critic, Sylvia Whitman, looks at four recently published titles that explore the ways we engage with, represent, and understand our urban environments.
The Venice Biennale
05/06/2013 - CULTURE

The Venice Biennale

Venice, the most Serene City, is not so serene at this time of the year! The 55th Venice Biennale that has just opened is a little like a Cannes festival of contemporary art – there are openings and parties galore and plenty of red carpet rolled out. Visual artists representative of the four corners of the earth are present. This year’s Golden Lion was awarded to the Angolan Pavilion.
When Bad Things Happen To Reasonably Good People
04/06/2013 - CULTURE

When Bad Things Happen To Reasonably Good People

Lebanese-born filmmaker Ziad Doueiri's involving screen adaptation of the novel "The Attack" displeases Arab nations because he shot the Israel-set story in, of all places, Israel. Meanwhile, the recently restored 1982 drama "Sophie's Choice" stars Meryl Streep as a Polish woman whose experiences during WWII still infuse every aspect of her life. It will be shown as part of the Champs-Elysées Film Festival.
Daft Punk Gets Lucky
03/06/2013 - CULTURE

Daft Punk Gets Lucky

The masked French duo, Daft Punk, is back with a new album and a worldwide hit, "Get Lucky". Pharrell Williams, Nile Rodgers of Chic and the father of electro pop, Giorgio Moroder, were onboard. Next, after a difficult journey, Scottish band Texas and their charismatic lead singer, Sharleen Spiteri, are back with their first album in eight years, and it's pure Texas.
Gowns and Red Carpet in Cannes
31/05/2013 - CULTURE

Gowns and Red Carpet in Cannes

We take one last look at the best of the red carpet gowns of the Cannes film. Which brand dominated the croisette and which new comers shined. Also we profile some of the top cruise shows of the past month and take a quick tour of the Chanel exhibit at the Palais de Tokyo in Paris. in the sun for the Borromean Islands...

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