Literary Cabaret: Contemporary French Literature – Chapter 1

Location: CLVB '33 Time: 7:00 PM Join them for an evening dedicated to contemporary Francophone literature as part of the Literary Cabaret series, featuring readings by writers-in-residence from the Contemporary French Writers Residency program at the Banff Centre. This first chapter brings together original works by authors exploring poetry, prose, hybrid forms, and experimental approaches to language. The evening is hosted by Chris Clarke and Cole Swensen—award-winning translators and poets, and mentors for the residency. They will guide the program, highlighting the dynamic exchanges between Francophone and international literary traditions, and will each share a brief reading from their own work. The writers will read works in progress, primarily in French, offering a rare glimpse into the creative processes shaping some of today’s boldest literary voices from France.