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Letters from Europe

Personal reflections on the challenges facing Europe after events in France and elsewhere.

Radio 4,6 episodes

Episodes

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Abdelkader Benali
Moroccan-Dutch writer Abdelkader Benali remembers his first experiences of Europe.
09 Feb 2015,15 mins
Julia Franck
German writer Julia Franck reflects on her move from East Germany to West Berlin.
10 Feb 2015,15 mins
Yasmina Khadra
Algerian writer Yasmina Khadra, now living in France, reflects on personal identity.
11 Feb 2015,15 mins
Zafer Senocak
Zafer Senocak, born in Turkey but long resident in Germany, offers a personal perspective.
12 Feb 2015,15 mins
Henning Mankell
Swedish novelist Henning Mankell reflects from his home in France on the state of Europe.
13 Feb 2015,15 mins
Lydie Salvayre
French novelist Lydie Salvayre reflects on the aftermath of the Paris terror attacks.
13 Feb 2015,15 mins