31.10. Olivier Guez, 1:00 p.m.

In his new novel, bestselling author Olivier Guez turns his attention to the life of an archaeologist, adventurer, and agent of the British Empire: Gertrude Bell was a kindred spirit to Lawrence of Arabia, a close confidante of Winston Churchill, and the only woman among the powerful men of Mesopotamia. Straddling the line between a personal biography and a historical treatise on the Near East—specifically Iraq, Iran, and Turkey—as they found themselves in the crosshairs of European imperialism, the text is far more than a novel, as the subtitle suggests. On two levels, Guez tells the story of the origins of today’s conflict-ridden region with atmospheric depth and historical expertise, erecting a captivating monument to those who have been unjustly forgotten.

Host: Elisabeth Arend

Translation: Jody Danard

The event will be held in German and French.

In cooperation with the German Journalists’ Association of Bremen
and the Institut français Bremen.

Admission