The new, anticipated edition of Leħen il-Malti, issue 34, will be launched on Sunday, 8 November at the Malta Book Festival. The event, commencing at 10:00, will be held in Temi Zammit Hall, at the Mediterranean Conference Centre, and will feature readings from this year’s issue, as well as music numbers by Joseph and Francesca Bezzina.
Contributors to this issue are:
George Borg - Nadia Mifsud - Oliver Friggieri - Rita Saliba - Maria Grech Ganado - Leli - Celine Agius - John Portelli - Antoine Cassar - Sergio Grech - Leanne Ellul - Noel Tanti - Bernice Saliba - Lawrence Ancilleri - Beverly Agius - Glen Calleja - Stephen Lughermo - Murat Shubert - John A. Bonello - Victor Fenech - Anaïs Nin - Kevin Saliba - Dorianne Bartolo - Maria Debono - Dorianne Bonello - Olivia Borg - Patrick Sammut - Vella - Cassola - John F. Marks
In addition to literary works, this year’s edition also features six academic writings, two of which focus on language, while the other four discuss creative works. The issue also includes a translation of renowned author Anaïs Nin, and a play by John F. Marks dealing with the language question in the beginning of the twentieth century.
The launch and call for submissions (issue 35) will be followed by a short reception.
Persons holding a valid membership of the Għaqda tal-Malti may collect their free copy on the day.
Everyone is invited.
Entrance is free.