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Storytelling and Politics is the theme of a free biennial literary festival sponsored by Paris' Shakespeare and Co June 18-20 (11am to 7pm) in the Square Réné Viviani, which is directly next to the bookshop. The theme of this year's fest is an exploration of the way writers depict, transform and influence their environment while looking at who are today's storytellers and what are the most influential narratives. Authors will discuss these issues among others and look at the importance of literature in the world today.

Over the course of three days the festival will host readings, book signings and discussions with authors such as Martin Amis, Fatima Bhutto on « Politics and violence in Pakistan », Zena Edwards with her slam poetry, Hanif Kureishi, Philip Pullman, Will Self on « Sex, Death and Laughter in the Dark », Jeanette Winterson and many others...

The 2008 festival, which included authors Paul Auster, Jung Chang, Hermione Lee, Amélie Nothomb, Marjane Satrapi and Jeanette Winterson explored the memoir genre. More info: http://www.festivalandco.com

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