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From tents to trebles: Edinburgh book festival to set author’s words to music
Works of Ali Smith, Kathleen Jamie and more to feature in celebration of literature’s interplay with other art forms, says director
TL;DR
- Edinburgh Book Festival is featuring genre-busting musical events, including Japanese Noh theatre and classical music performances.
- Events will take place at historic sites like Greyfriars Kirk, featuring authors such as Ali Smith, Kathleen Jamie, and William Dalrymple.
- The festival aims to attract new audiences and celebrate literature's connection with other art forms.
- The central theme is 'Changing your mind,' focusing on intellectual flexibility in a polarized world.
- Debates will cover topics such as the legal definition of sex and the impact of AI.
- The festival is exploring new digital and data-mining technologies for ticketing and audience engagement.