Reading Boualem Sansal, “Abraham or The Fifth Covenant” December 8, 2022
Poster on the occasion of the reading and discussion with Boualem Sansal on “Abraham or The Fifth Covenant” on December 8, 2022, at the Central Library of the Dresden Municipal Libraries.
Boualem Sansal spoke about his new novel,*Abraham, or The Fifth Covenant* ( published by Merlin Verlag in 2022).
In his eloquent, complex novel, Peace Prize laureate Boualem Sansal uniquely envisions a reconciliation between politics and religion by linking controversial contemporary issues with biblical passages.
Boualem Sansal, born in Algeria in 1949, is one of the most influential contemporary authors in Algeria and North Africa. He has been honored with numerous awards, including the Grand Prix du roman de l’Académie française (2015) and the Peace Prize of the German Book Trade (2011).
Moderator: Dr. Torsten König (CFF)
In French. Consecutive interpretation into German by Dr. Matthias Kern (CFF)
Free admission.
In cooperation with the Institut français Dresden and the Dresden Municipal Libraries.
WHEN? December 8, 2022, 7:30 p.m.
WHERE? Event Hall, Central Library, 1st floor, Schlossstraße 2, 01067 Dresden
This event was co-funded by tax revenues based on the budget approved by the members of the Saxon State Parliament.
Photo 1 on the occasion of the reading and discussion with Boualem Sansal on “Abraham or The Fifth Covenant” on December 8, 2022, at the Central Library of the Dresden Municipal Libraries. © CFF
Photo 3 on the occasion of the reading and discussion with Boualem Sansal on “Abraham or The Fifth Covenant” on December 8, 2022, at the Central Library of the Dresden Municipal Libraries. © CFF
Photo 5 on the occasion of the reading and discussion with Boualem Sansal on “Abraham or The Fifth Covenant” on December 8, 2022, at the Central Library of the Dresden Municipal Libraries. © CFF
Photo 6 on the occasion of the reading and discussion with Boualem Sansal on “Abraham or The Fifth Covenant” on December 8, 2022, at the Central Library of the Dresden Municipal Libraries. © CFF
Photo 13 on the occasion of the reading and discussion with Boualem Sansal on “Abraham or The Fifth Covenant” on December 8, 2022, at the Central Library of the Dresden Municipal Libraries. © CFF
Photo 17 on the occasion of the reading and discussion with Boualem Sansal on “Abraham or The Fifth Covenant” on December 8, 2022, at the Central Library of the Dresden Municipal Libraries. © CFF
Photo 25 on the occasion of the reading and discussion with Boualem Sansal on “Abraham or The Fifth Covenant” on December 8, 2022, at the Central Library of the Dresden Municipal Libraries. © CFF
Photo 30 on the occasion of the reading and discussion with Boualem Sansal on “Abraham or The Fifth Covenant” on December 8, 2022, at the Central Library of the Dresden Municipal Libraries. © CFF
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