
One character asks another: when you rush into the burning building, will you save the newborn or the artwork? On a broad scale, the novel’s investigations of other universes, dimensions, and timelines reconcile the realms of life and art.

No registration required for the in-store event, Registration is however required to view the virtual portion of this program.īased on Cărtărescu’s own role as a high school teacher, Solenoid begins with the mundane details of a diarist’s life and quickly spirals into a philosophical account of life, history, philosophy, and mathematics. Seating is on a first come, first serve basis. Although facial covering is not mandatory for this event, we highly recommend it. Those of you who have registered for a virtual event will still be able to experience it on zoom. This event will be both broadcast online and take place inside City Lights Bookstore located at 261 Columbus Avenue, San Francisco.


Mircea Cărtărescu in conversation with Mauro Javier Cardenasīy Mircea Cărtărescu (translated by Sean Cotter) City Lights in conjunction with Deep Vellum and the Romanian Cultural Institute present
