Co-sponsored by the Center for European Studies and the Department of German, Nordic, and Slavic. Introduced and organized by Nete Schmidt, Faculty Associate of GNS as part of the Center for European Studies Spring 2021 Virtual Lecture Series.
Famous Danish author, Svend Åge Madsen will give a talk about his book, See the Light of Day. The book is a science-fiction, philosophical, utopian/dystopian work about a potential future society based on constant change. It refers to Søren Kierkegaard’s concept of Boredom, and existential thoughts are ubiquitous. The book was turned into a play performed in the fall of 2019. The author will also include thoughts about his other books. It will be possible to ask questions and discuss with the author.