Jarka Kubsova, In the Light of the New Day

Description

An intense novel about female freedom, repressed past, and the power to retell one's own story. Writer Elli Hajek retreats to a remote house to write—and encounters memories of her childhood. The story of her grandmother about Viktorka, a woman who was considered insane after a traumatic experience and lived alone in the Bohemian forest, does not leave her. When Elli learns that Viktorka really existed, she travels back to the land she once had to leave. But between dense forest, luminous ferns, and rushing river, there is more than just the search for traces: To understand Viktorka's fate, Elli must confront her own past. A poetic, moving story about courage, truth, and the quiet struggle for self-determination. Moderation: Céline Tapis

Highlights

• Reading by Jarka Kubsova
• Moderation by Céline Tapis
• Addresses female freedom and repressed past

General Information

The reading takes place at the Stauffacher bookstore in Bern and offers a deep insight into the themes of self-determination and dealing with one's own history. Author Elli Hajek shares her journey back into the past and the memories she discovers along the way.

Location

Neuengasse 25-37, 3000 Bern, Switzerland

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