The Travelling Life

About the event

Caroline Eden talks to two writers shedding light on the experiences and vibrant traditions of Romani communities in Europe. Madeline Potter (English Literature) discusses her personal and revealing The Roma: A Travelling History, while Garth Cartwright, author of Princes Amongst Men: Journeys with Romani-Gypsy Musicians, charts a journey through what – in 2005 – were thought to be the ‘badlands’ of Romania, Bulgaria, and the former Yugoslavia.

How to attend

This event is part of the Edinburgh International Book Festival. It is costed, and tickets are available through the Book Festival website.

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