In Conversation with Édouard Louis

Friday, 31 October 2025

4:15 – 5:30 pm

Room CPD-2.19 – Centennial Campus

The University of Hong Kong

Acclaimed French writer Édouard Louis is known for his powerful autobiographical novels that explore themes of class, identity, and social injustice. Born in 1992 in northern France, Louis grew up in poverty—experiences he recounts in his groundbreaking debut, "The End of Eddy" (En finir avec Eddy Bellegueule). His works, including "History of Violence" (Histoire de la violence) and "Who Killed My Father" (Qui a tué mon père), confront issues such as homophobia, violence, and political neglect. His writing combines literary artistry with activism, establishing him as a significant voice in modern literature.

In this conversation, Édouard Louis will engage the audience on themes such as literature, violence, gender identity, and class.

Moderator: Sylvain Holtermann

Global and Area Studies, Faculty of Arts 

This talk will be in English.

All are welcome.

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Contact Sylvain Holtermann (sylvainh@hku.hk) for enquiries.