The iron childhoodWas happyAnd as old as we wereBeneath a bare blue skyWe were walking, nostalgicBehind the vast gardensOf so few roses, of so little airTo remember lessA land of deep waterI still regret this lost child’s daydreamBecause he was wearing a rose on his torment. By Béatrice Douvre Tr
Hugh de Galard, a former travel writer, embarks on a journey through Europe, a voyage that he knows will be the last he ever takes. We follow Hugh as he sets off with his wife, Violet Archer, and recalls his life in London as they cross a continent that seems to idle in uncertainty. On […]
This month I am handing over the reins of The Polka to Ursula Phillips, a wonderful and very accomplished translator of Polish literature and a big advocate of Polish women writers, especially those a bit forgotten but definitely worth our attention. So, drum roll please! Here is the first guest pos
In a city long celebrated as a cradle of artistic and intellectual life, a new initiative is giving Florence’s literary legacy a contemporary, international dimension. The Florence Literary Society (FLS), launched in 2025, is poised to become a unifying force for writers of all backgrounds living
Trafika Europe is pleased to announce the 2025 EUPL mini-series! The format changes a bit this year. Rather than broadcasting a series of interviews with any and all authors from this year’s cohort, we have decided to spotlight the 2025 laureate and two special mentions. The series will take place
Overview The European Network (EN) will be a new charitable foundation with the goal of promoting, championing and funding European culture in the UK. Focusing initially on European literature and translation of both adult and children’s books, as well as on literary crossovers with art and illust
