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Future Reading: Édouard Louis Discusses Class, Identity, and Politics in 2025

Global Literary Event Held in Tallinn: The 2025 HeadRead Literary Festival, showcasing renowned authors worldwide, recently occurred. Among the notable speakers was French author Édouard Louis.

Future Perspectives: Discussion with Édouard Louis Focusing on Social Class, Personal Identity,...
Future Perspectives: Discussion with Édouard Louis Focusing on Social Class, Personal Identity, and Political Views, 2025

Future Reading: Édouard Louis Discusses Class, Identity, and Politics in 2025

HeadRead Literary Festival Offers Online Access to Previous Years and 2025 Edition

The HeadRead Literary Festival, which took place in Tallinn earlier this year, is now available for viewers worldwide. The festival, which showcases a variety of authors from around the globe, features videos from previous years, in addition to the 2025 edition, which can be found online.

One of the featured authors at this year's festival was French writer Édouard Louis. Known for his powerful and thought-provoking works, Louis discussed a range of topics during his time at the festival, including class and social determinism, the place of the far right in France, homophobia, and having a domineering father.

As a sociologist as well as a writer, Louis' insights provided a unique perspective on these issues. He had a discussion with Maria Esko during the festival, moderated by Anu Saluveer.

The HeadRead Literary Festival videos offer a convenient way to revisit talks and discussions from the festival. They can serve as a source for catching up on previous events, or for those who may have missed the live events. The videos can also be a valuable resource for literature enthusiasts, providing additional insights into the discussions and ideas presented at the festival.

The videos can be accessed on various platforms such as Facebook, Bluesky, and X. They can also be found on the festival's website, where viewers can find the video of the entire HeadRead Literary Festival segment featuring Édouard Louis.

The HeadRead Literary Festival videos span multiple years, not just the 2025 edition. This means that viewers can explore talks from authors of past years, as well as those from this year's festival. It is also worth noting that several of Louis' works have been translated into Estonian, most recently "Qui a tué mon père" ("Who killed my father").

Other notable figures mentioned in the HeadRead Literary Festival proceedings include Donald Trump, Elon Musk, and French President Emmanuel Macron, but it is not specified how they are portrayed. The festival featured top authors from all over the world, making it a must-see event for literature lovers.

In summary, the HeadRead Literary Festival videos offer a unique opportunity for viewers to revisit and explore talks and discussions from previous years, as well as the 2025 edition. They provide valuable insights into the discussions and ideas presented at the festival, and can serve as a source of inspiration and learning for literature enthusiasts.

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