Mircea Cartarescu

20 Nov 2025 - 20 Nov 2025

A Literary Landmark: Mircea Cărtărescu’s "Blinding: The Left Wing" Launches in the UK

The Romanian Cultural Institute in London is honoured and overjoyed to host Mircea Cărtărescu, one of Europe’s most imaginative and influential literary voices, for a special series of events marking the UK launch of Blinding: The Left Wing, the first volume of his

1 Jun 2021 - 11 Jun 2021

Cărtărescu’s Nostalgia - The cult masterwork from Romania’s most celebrated writer

RCI London is celebrating the release of Mircea Cărtărescu’s Nostalgia,in the universally admired Penguin Modern Classics series, with a programme of events developed in partnership with the prestigious publishing house. Widely considered to be the pre-eminent literary

1 Jul 2017 - 1 Jul 2017

A Romanian Poetic Trio for Ledbury Festival

As the summer kicks in, three of Romania’s most exciting women poets – Ana Blandiana, Magda Cârneci and Svetlana Cârstean – join translator Viorica Pâtea for a special event curated by British author Fiona Sampson MBEat the prestigious Ledbury Poetry Festival, the

29 Nov 2016 - 29 Nov 2016

A 'Poem' for the Romanian Verse

We are pleased to be hosting the launch of the latest issue of Poem magazine, whose September-December double edition published by Routledge is entirely focused on Romanian verse. Featuring names that make up centuries of Romanian poetry, this true anthology, developed by

16 Apr 2012 - 18 Apr 2012

Romanian Highlights at the London Book Fair 2012

Romania has been a constant presence at the London Book Fair during the last few years. In 2012, we are delighted to announce the highlights celebrating Romanian letters at one of the world's biggest publishing events. From social poetry inspired by Transylvanian

13 May 2009 - 13 May 2009

Mircea Cartarescu & Anamaria Marinca @ The European Literature Night 2009

(C) Photos Alexandru Paul, Geraldine Le Guyader, Cosmin BumbutzRomanian poet and novelist Mircea Cartarescu together with award-winning actress Anamaria Marinca will take part in the European Literature Night together with emerging and established authors from