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Battle Satellite: The New International?

Literature in the age of 'globish'

Presented by In association with Battle of Ideas

Thu 20 Oct 2011, 5:30pm

Free Word Lecture Theatre

Is it ever valid to judge literature with reference to its nationality, linguistic distinctions aside? Is great national literature universal because it's great, or great because it is universal? Join a round-table rumble of writers and critics for a 'no holds barred' public discussion on the place national literature has in a globalised world. Speakers include Diran Adebayo; Michael Caines; Dr Shirley Dent; George Szirtes and others. Chaired by David Bowden (Battle Satellite co-ordinator, Institute of Ideas).