An Introduction to the Polish Literary Experience: reading, living, translating presently in Brussels.

Abstract

The focus of this article is the experience of Polish literature in today's Brussels. The research aims to illustrate the presence of this literature through three main aspects. Firstly, the act of reading. Polish literature will be examined to identify its readership in Brussels. Secondly, the aspect of living literature in Brussels will be explored, discussing events such as meetings with authors, literature festivals, awards, book fairs, etc. as a promotional tool. The discussion will also include an author living in Brussels, Grażyna Plebanek, and her perspective on the city. Lastly, the role of translation in promoting Polish literature in Belgium will be briefly highlighted through the introduction of three key figures in the field.