Adab, which means literature in Arabic, is the name of this festival of contemporary literature from the Maghreb and the Middle East, which returns for a second edition at the Maison de la Poésie, in the 3rd arrondissement. A literary salon showcasing emerging voices from this part of the world, whose works offer a different perspective from that of the West, in a flourishing literary production. Join us on December 6 and 7, 2024 to meet a dozen authors!
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An opportunity to discover hundreds of novels, essays and comic strips through individual interviews, dialogues between authors, writing workshops for adults and activities for children. On the program: Samir Kacimi, Coline Houssais, Saber Mansouri, Nadia Hathroubi, Laure Ibrahim, Mabrouck Rachedi, Hanan el Cheikh, Karim Kattan, Stéphanie Dujols, and Amira Ghenim.
While the literary festival pays tribute to the great writers of the last few decades, the new generation of writers gives us a glimpse of theevolution of the Arab world, in the countries of the region as well as in the diasporas, which is still experiencing numerous social and political upheavals.
Literary events not to be missed in December 2025 in Paris and Île-de-France
Whether you're an avid reader or just enjoy a good book, Paris and its surrounding region always have something to offer! The French capital, which has been home to many writers for centuries, is hosting a number of unmissable literary events this December 2025. [Read more]
Dates and Opening Time
From December 6, 2024 to December 7, 2024
Location
The House of Poetry
157 Rue Saint-Martin
75003 Paris 3
Official website
iremmo.org
Literary events not to be missed in December 2025 in Paris and Île-de-France
