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Writer in Residence: Fann Attiki – Cave 72

Name: Writer in Residence: Fann Attiki – Cave 72
Start: 2026-09-28T19:30:00+02:00
End: 2026-09-28T23:59:00+02:00
Location: Literaturhaus Zürich, Limmatquai 62, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland

Literaturhaus Zürich, Limmatquai 62, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland
Zurich, Switzerland
Mon, September 28, 2026 (7:30 pm - 11:59 pm)
Mon, September 28, 2026 (7:30 pm - 11:59 pm)

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Description

Fann Attiki, visiting Zurich from the Republic of Congo, presents his debut novel 'Cave 72', a biting political satire that criticizes corruption, patriarchy, and brutality in African autocracies. The event includes a reading in French with German translation, moderated by Isabelle Capron, and offers a unique glimpse into the author's life and literary work in his homeland. Attiki's work has received the prestigious Prix Voix d’Afriques, and he will discuss his experiences and the themes of his novel in this engaging session at Literaturhaus Zürich.

Highlights

Readings from 'Cave 72'; discussion on life and writing in Congo; French with German translation; moderated by Isabelle Capron.

General Information

Held at Literaturhaus Zürich, Switzerland. No tickets sold on Eventfrog; tickets available online or at the library. Event features a reading in French with German translation, moderated by Isabelle Capron.