Stockholm hosts meeting with Azerbaijani writer Eluja Atali
Stockholm, October 16, AZERTAC
Hallunda Library in Stockholm, Sweden, hosted a meeting with Eluja Atali, an Azerbaijani writer and philosopher who has lived in Sweden for many years.
During an open discussion held in Azerbaijani, participants learned more about Eluja Atali’s literary works, through which she explores social and political issues.
Representatives of various Turkic peoples, including Azerbaijanis, Turks, Nogais, Tatars, Turkmen, Uyghurs, Kazakhs, and Uzbeks, attended the meeting with the Azerbaijani author, whose works draw on real events and personal research. Guests learned about the writer’s life and creative journey, including her historical and political prose, philosophical reflections on nature, and dramatic works.
The event particularly highlighted key chapters of Azerbaijani history addressed in Eluja Atali’s works, including the realities of Garabagh, genocide-related events, and the division of Azerbaijan. These issues were discussed through concrete examples from the writer’s books.
Participants also engaged in a dialogue with the author, asked questions, viewed an exhibition of her books published in various languages, and obtained signed copies.
The event is part of a series of meetings aimed at introducing a wider audience to internationally recognized authors who have chosen Sweden as their second home.