Girlhood, Truth, and Metafiction: A new literary novel from Finland

Join us for an engaging conversation with Finnish author Riikka Pulkkinen as she discusses her newly translated novel, Enchantment. 📖 This intricate narrative delves into themes of power, identity, and the elusive divide between truth and fiction.

✨ Speakers:

• Riikka Pulkkinen: Renowned author of True, published in 17 countries and shortlisted for the Finlandia Prize.
• Tabatha Leggett: Esteemed literary translator and current Iowa Arts Fellow, bringing a wealth of experience from New York University's Fiction MFA.
• Riitta-Liisa Valijarvi: Associate Professor at UCL, chairing the conversation.

The event promises to be an enlightening exploration of literary representations of girlhood, artistic perspectives on visual narrative, and the intricacies of translating fragmented and metafictional tales. 📸

As the plot unfolds, we encounter the mysterious circumstances surrounding seventeen-year-old Philippa, whose tragic demise sends shockwaves through her community. Those connected to her—including an elderly neighbor, a secretive best friend, an ex-boyfriend, and others—each provide their unique perspective, painting a multifaceted portrait of a girl caught between being a confidant and a mystery.

Through their narratives, we question: Did anyone truly know Philippa? 🌐

Don’t miss the live Q&A session where you can pose your questions directly to the authors! This event is proudly organized by the UCL Platform for Linguistic and Epistemic Justice (PLEJ), with support from the Finnish Institute in the UK and Ireland, FILI, and Scribe.

📍 Location: Polish Literature, 16 Taviton Street, London, WC1H 0BW, United Kingdom
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