First published 2020
Europe stands at a crossroads. Rising nationalism threatens the continent's foundational ideals while citizens feel increasingly disconnected from their governments. Twenty-eight women from across Europe respond to this crisis with essays, fiction, and short plays that reimagine what the continent could become. Writers like Leïla Slimani examine what European identity means when diversity and unity seem impossible to balance. Artists and entrepreneurs join scientists in proposing solutions to preserve social cohesion and democratic values. These contributors approach Europe's problems with fresh perspectives, often finding humor in situations that typically generate only despair. The collection demonstrates how women view European challenges differently than traditional political discourse suggests. Each piece grapples with whether European integration remains possible or if the continent needs complete reconstruction. The anthology reveals concrete paths forward for a region struggling to maintain its democratic ideals while addressing legitimate concerns about representation and belonging.
Genres: anthologies, contemporary, non-fiction, european-literature, 21st-century, academic
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: diverse-perspectives, fresh-solutions, reimagining-the-future
Setting: Europe
Period: 21st-century
256 pages · Paperback · Comma Press