The Dark Philosophers read…Just So You Know: Essays of Experience (Edited by Hanan Issa, Durre Shahwar, and Özgür Uyanık)

18:00 – 19:30 (Log in from 17:45) Wednesday 4 November | Zoom

Book here

A young woman weaves her experience of abuse into the folklore of her ancestors. A student addresses his OCD by writing letters to it. A Paralympic medallist reflects upon his journey into a challenging new lifestyle. From language politics to neurodivergence, cultural heritage to sexual identity, from immigration to race, these are insights shared with great care, sincerity, and often humour.

Join The Dark Philosophers to discuss this new collection of essays with voices from across Wales that we all need to hear. Try to read the book in advance if possible, but don’t worry if you can’t – we’ll read passages aloud during the session.

All welcome, especially those new to writing from Wales. Feel free to contact group convenor Casi Dylan with any questions: casidylan@gmail.com

The Dark Philosophers is an open reading group which brings the literature of Wales out of the shadows. Encompassing writing in Welsh and English, contemporary and ancient, rural and urban, we are building a reading list as expansive and complex as this small nation itself.

£4 or Pay What You Can for students/ jobseekers/ pensioners – please email info@theoutwithagency.co.uk

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