Czech Center New York presents a reading and conversation with author Bianca Bellová and Alex Zucker, U.S. translator of her dystopian page-turner The Lake, a winner of the EU Prize for Literature and Magnesia Litera Book of the Year in 2017. Adrian T. Bell, musician and husband of Bianca Bellová, will add a musical touch to the evening.
Now available in English, The Lake (Parthian Books) is the coming-of-age tale of an orphan named Nami, growing up in a fishing village somewhere in the former Soviet empire. When Nami crosses the lake to the city in search of his mother, he encounters a society on the verge of collapse. Combining a no-frills yet evocative style with a dexterous use of symbolism, Bellová’s tightly knit narrative leaves a lasting impact. Books will be available for purchase at the event.
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Bianca Bellová, Czech writer and author of seven books. Her novel "Jezero" (The Lake) was awarded the national literary prize Magnesia Litera for "the Book of the Year" in 2016 and EU Prize for Literature. It has been translated into 22 languages.
Alex Zucker has two translations out in 2022: The Lake, by Bianca Bellová, and The Selected Writings of Jan Patočka: Care for the Soul. He lived in Prague from 1990 to 1995, and currently lives in Brooklyn. More at alexjzucker.com.
Adrian T. Bell, British artist and musician who plays fusion of rock, jazz and folk. He made three solo albums, his album Different World was awarded the Apollo prize for the album of the year. Earlier, he sang in the postpunk band The Prostitutes.
Bianca Bellová with her husband Adrian T. Bell. Photo © Marta Režová
The program is part of Bianca Bellová's North American tour.
Radio Prague International about Bianca Bellová's book The Lake: https://english.radio.cz/czech-books-you-must-read-8506310/17
Bianca Bellová will also present her book during the European Literature Night 2022, which will take place in the Ukrainian Institute of America on November 16, 2022.
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