Lecture: Jesper Bugge Kold – Langeland Library

An evening of history, hope and longing

Author talk with Jesper Bugge Kold

Jesper Bugge Kold visits Langeland Library Thursday, 27 November with a lively and thought-provoking lecture on the journey of Danish emigrants to America in the 19th century. Inspired by his critically acclaimed novels and his family's own emigration letters, he invites the audience on a personal and historical journey carried by hope, dreams and necessity.

The lecture is based on the novels ‘Hvor vinden vender’ (Where the Wind Turns) and the latest ‘Hvor ilden brænder’ (Where the Fire Burns), and offers both facts and stories from the great emigration period – when 300,000 Danes left everything they knew in search of a better life.

About Jesper Bugge Kold

Jesper Bugge Kold made his debut in 2014 with Vintermænd (Winter Men) and has since published several critically acclaimed books, which have also found their way to readers in the USA and Germany. He lives in South Funen and works at a library – which only makes this evening even more present and relevant.

Experiences nearby

Rudkøbing offers cosy pedestrian streets, small cafés and good shopping opportunities. Not far from the library is Langelands Museum, and you are never far from the coast, where you can enjoy the view of the South Funen Archipelago. The area is part of the UNESCO Global Geopark and offers several exciting cultural and historical experiences all year round.

Practical information

The event is held with support from the Danish Arts Foundation and takes place at Langeland Library in Rudkøbing. The library is easily accessible by car and public transport. It is wheelchair accessible and has level access.