What does it mean to feel European? Bestselling Dutch author,
Ilja Leonard Pfeijffer, asked himself the same question
before writing “Grand Hotel Europa”. In this talk, we look at
European identity, the nostalgia that defines it, the phenomenon
of mass tourism that floods Venice as well as unexpected ties
between immigrants and tourists and much more.
To find out more about Ilja's fascinating work, check out his
website
where you can discover his written work like
Grand Hotel Europa
and
La Superba
which we mention in this interview. You can also follow Ilja on
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