This event features a conversation between acclaimed Czech author Michal Ajvaz and his Japanese translator, Kenichi Abe. The discussion will primarily focus on Ajvaz’s celebrated works The Other City and The Golden Age, offering an in-depth exploration of their themes, narratives, and unique stylistic elements. In addition to these two novels, the talk will delve into the broader spectrum of Ajvaz’s literary practice, shedding light on his sources of inspiration, the philosophical underpinnings of his writing, and the recurring motifs that define his work. This event provides a rare opportunity to gain insights into the creative process of one of the most imaginative voices in contemporary Czech literature, as well as to understand the challenges and nuances involved in translating his complex texts into Japanese.

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