Eric-Emmanuel Schmitt
With appearances at universities, bookstores, and more!
October 24 to October 26
A member of the Goncourt Academy, Eric-Emmanuel Schmitt has become in two decades one of the most widely read and performed French-language authors in the world. Acclaimed by audiences and critics alike, his plays have won several Molières and the French Academy’s Grand Prix du Théâtre. His books have been translated into 48 languages, and more than 50 countries regularly perform his plays. According to recent statistics, he is today the most studied author in secondary schools. His plays, which constantly enjoy new productions and revivals in state and private theaters across the world, now belong to the contemporary repertory.
Creative Writing Workshop.
October 24, at Brown University, Providence RI
Not open to the public.
Reading, Discussion and Signing Session
October 24, 5:00 – 5:45 pm at Brown Bookstore, Providence RI.
Open to the public.
Éric-Emmanuel Schmitt will present and read from his latest translated book, Paradises Lost, followed by a discussion, Q&A session, and a book signing for the public.
Paradises Lost
October 26, 1:30 – 3:00 pm at the First Lutheran Church, Boston MA.
Open to the public.
Eric-Emmanuel Schmitt will present his latest book published in the United States, Paradises Lost, where he combines his religious, scientific, and philosophical research to propel readers from one world to another, and from pre-history to today. This publication is the first installment of Schmitt’s monumental project of recounting the history of humanity, the fruits of more than thirty years of research. Moderated by Stéphanie Ravillon, Senior Lecturer in French and Francophone Studies at Brown University.
The discussion will be followed by a Q&A and signing sessions.