Conference: Basque Classics from 1545 to 2000

The Basque Museum of Bayonne invites you to a special conference as part of Hitzaldiak Baionan: Why Read Basque Classics?

Three experts will explore the evolution of Basque literature through the centuries:

• Gidor Bilbao Telletxea (UPV/EHU) will discuss the first authors and works (1545–1800) ;
• Jon Casenave (UBM/IKER) will cover the period 1800–1950 ;
• Mari Jose Olaziregi Alustiza (UPV/EHU/MHLI) will present contemporary authors and works on their way to becoming classics (1950–2000).

In partnership with @euskaltzaindia_, the conference will be held in Basque with simultaneous translation.

Free entry upon registration at 05 59 59 08 98.