2023-10-18 08:08:52
The opening of this internationally known show was marked by discussions around the conflict in the Middle East.
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It is in a worrying geopolitical context that the 75th Frankfurt Book Fairin Germany, an institution in the publishing world.
If the works presented on the shelves reflect this world in crisis, as is often the case, it is above all the absence of Olaf Scholz which underlined the seriousness of the situation. The German Chancellor was to be present at the opening of the fair on Tuesday October 17, but he was traveling to Israel.
German Culture Minister Claudia Roth delivered the opening speech, emphasizing the need for books in a threatening environment.
Slovenia in the spotlight
The guest of honor this year is Slovenia. The show highlights the richness of the country’s different cultural heritages, which the writer Miljana Cunta also highlights: “Slovenia’s national borders have shifted considerably throughout history. The Slovenian territory has belonged to different nations and these Germanic, Mediterranean and Slavic influences have deeply marked the country. Not only the daily life of the inhabitants but also the culture and the arts.”
Until October 22, visitors are invited to literary, but also political, discussions.
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