Close up: Georgi Gospodinov

Georgi Gospodinov is considered one of the most original and significant voices in contemporary European literature. With his distinctive blend of melancholy, humor, and formal playfulness, he writes novels that explore time, memory, and human vulnerability in deeply affecting ways. In this author portrait, we meet Gospodinov in a conversation that opens the door to his literary universe. Gospodinov has received international acclaim for his novels and essays, in which he continually challenges how we understand stories—both those we inherit and those we create ourselves. In conversation with Daniel Medin, he will share his thoughts on the writing process, on Europe’s cultural memory, and on what drives him to write in a time marked by turmoil and change.