London is not just a city; it is a cradle of literature #shorts #london #literature @JLFInternational

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London is not just a city; it is a cradle of literature. From a stroll along the Thames to wandering through its vintage bookshops, the city carries the whispers of a storied literary legacy.

JLF London at the British Library returns, reaffirming its celebration of stories, ideas, and conversations.

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5th - 7th June, 2026
British Library, London

London is not just a city; it is a cradle of literature #shorts #london #literature

David Hare: A Life in Theater and Film | David Hare in conversation with Sanjoy K. Roy

Morning Music | Ambi Subramaniam (Carnatic violin) and Balakumar Paramalingam (mridangam)

Politically Incorrect: The Irrepressible Shobhaa De | Shobhaa De in conversation with Yasser Usman

$Blueprints: How Mathematics Shapes Creativity | Marcus du Sautoy in conversation with Sanjoy K. Roy Oxford mathematician Marcus du Sautoys recent book, Blueprints: How Mathematics Shaped Creativity, demonstrates the transformative power of mathematics in the creative world. Drawing on examples from Shakespeare’s use of mathematical axioms to Pixar’s animation techniques, Du Sautoy argues that the intersection of math and art is more than just functional, rather, he sees it as a source of inspiration. Discover how mathematical concepts like symmetry, fractals, and primes have influenced music, art, and literature, and how creativity might unlock new mathematical insights. Follow us on – Website - https://jlflitfest.org/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/JLFInternational/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@JLFInternational Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jlfinternational/ X - https://twitter.com/JLFLitfest #mathematics #MarcusduSautoy #maths$

Compass: Landscapes of the Self | JLF Colorado 2025

The Golden Road: How Ancient India Transformed the World

Everyone Is Good at Something | Vicky Roy and VR Ferose in conversation with Sanjoy K. Roy

Emmy-nominated actor, writer, and producer, Kal Penn, with his disarming candor #shorts #ytshorts

Writing The End of Tomorrow | Tara Menon and Jorge Volpi in conversation with María Ramos de Castro

At JLF North Carolina 2025, celebrated writer and historian William Dalrymple #shorts #ytshorts