Jaipur Literature Festival 2024, Begins From February 1

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Jaipur Literature Festival 2024

The Jaipur Literature Festival is often referred to as the “greatest literary show on Earth.” It’s a yearly gathering of some of the brightest minds from around the world. The 17th edition of this iconic event is set to take place from February 1 to February 5, 2024. This promises to be a magnificent meeting of intellectual exploration.

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25 Distinguished Speakers Take Center Stage

One of the main attractions of this literary spectacle is the impressive lineup of 25 distinguished speakers. These experts come from various fields and will engage in meaningful conversations, which are at the heart of the festival’s mission. Their participation has generated excitement for this upcoming edition, making it an event to eagerly anticipate.

Here is a list of the 25 speakers at the Jaipur Literature Festival 2024:

Sno.	Name	Notable Works/ Description
1	Akhil Katyal	“Like Blood on the Bitten Tongue: Delhi Poems,” “How Many Countries Does the Indus Cross.”
2	Amia Srinivasan	“The Right to Sex.”
3	Andrew Quintman	“The Life of Milarepa.”
4	Arundhathi Subramaniam	Notable Indian poet with a Sahitya Akademi Award.
5	Bonnie Garmus	“Lessons in Chemistry.”
6	Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni	“The Palace of Illusions,” “The Last Queen.”
7	Damon Galgut	Booker Prize winner.
8	Diana Evans	Orange Award winner.
9	Gulzar Saab	Over 100 books to his credit.
10	Hernan Diaz	“Trust and in the Distance.”
11	Kai Bird	“American Prometheus: The Triumph and Tragedy of J. Robert Oppenheimer.”
12	Katie Kitamura	PEN longlisted “Intimacies.”
13	Kelly Dorji	“The Hidden Rainbow.”
14	Luke Syson	Director of the Fitzwilliam Museum at the University of Cambridge.
15	Justice Madan B. Lokur	Former Judge of the Supreme Court of India and Fiji.
16	Malcolm Turnbull AC	29th Prime Minister of Australia.
17	Maria Goretti	“From My Kitchen to Yours.”
18	Merve Emre	Author of “The Annotated Mrs. Dalloway.”
19	Navdeep Suri	Former Indian Ambassador to the UAE, High Commissioner to Australia, Ambassador to Egypt, and Consul General in Johannesburg.
20	Roger Cohen	Pulitzer Prize and George Polk award recipient.
21	Sarnath Banerjee	Accomplished in graphic novels, art, and filmmaking.
22	Shumona Sinha	Author of “Down with the Poor!”
23	Vincent Brown	“The Reaper’s Garden: Death and Power in the World of Atlantic Slavery,” “Tacky’s Revolt: The Story of an Atlantic Slave War.”
24	Vivek Shanbhag	Author of 13 works of fiction.
25	Yascha Mounk	“The Identity Trap: A Story of Ideas and Power in Our Time,” “The Great Experiment: Why Diverse Democracies Fall Apart and How They Can Endure.”

Venue and Dates: Jaipur Literature Festival 2024

The Jaipur Literature Festival 2024 will be hosted at the elegant Hotel Clarks Amer, Jaipur. The event is scheduled from February 1 to February 5 and is expected to maintain its distinctive character, depth, and scale. This literary celebration aims to bring together writers, readers, enthusiasts, influencers, and thinkers in an environment that encourages intellectual exchange.

The Theme: Stories Unite Us

The theme for the 17th Jaipur Literature Festival is “Stories Unite Us.” This theme underscores the transformative power of literature and its role in reflecting and uniting society. The festival will delve into the profound impact of storytelling, emphasizing how narratives can bridge cultures and languages, bringing people together.

Celebrating Linguistic Diversity

As in previous years, the festival will celebrate linguistic diversity by showcasing a broad range of languages. It will feature sessions focusing on literary works in languages such as Assamese, Hindi, Kannada, Kashmiri, Malayalam, Marathi, Odiya, Punjabi, Tamil, and Urdu. This celebration of linguistic diversity reflects the festival’s commitment to inclusivity and the recognition of language’s power in connecting people.

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