The Trenčín Literary Festival presents socially engaged writing that reflects on current social phenomena— the city, urbanism, public space, and community life.
We invite you to an inspiring afternoon of literary readings. Literary interventions performed by well-known Slovak actors and actresses will take place at different times in popular cafés around Trenčín.
Coffee Sheep
13:00
Hana Naglik: Ester and the Albatross
Read by Lujza Schrameková
Little Ester learns that she is adopted—and it is not exactly a happy discovery. Together with children, we uncover a story that also touches adults. A reading from an award-winning book that has even made its way into third-grade reading textbooks.
Musical guest: Nina Ambrusová
For families with children aged 5–12
KKC Hviezda
17:20
Hannah Arendt: Freedom to Be Free
Read by Zuzana Fialová
Is freedom for everyone? How much freedom can society bear—and how much can an individual? Philosophy that remains deeply relevant today.
Musical guest: Šarlota Adamková
OuCafé
17:00
Pál Závada: Natural Light
Read by Ingrid Timková
Music guest: Timea Dubrovayová (saxophone)
While the big world piles one ill-considered act upon another, the antidote to forgetting lies in getting to know the concrete stories of people from the town of T., who may not move great history, but strive to survive their own lives as bravely as possible.
Café Sládkovič
18:00
Božena Slančíková Timrava: Heroes
Read by Marta Sládečková
Burdened beyond measure, yet still people with heart. A timeless study of courage, patriotism, and cowardice that has not grown old.
Musical guests: Samuel Hainc & Róbert Tuchyňa
