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16 Aug 2017, Imperial College Union
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Proms 2017 Proms Extra: Talk

Proms Extra: Talk
Proms Extra: Talk
17:45 Wed 16 Aug 2017 Imperial College Union
Novelist Elif Åžafak and New Generation Thinker Shahidha Bari with an introduction to the figure of the djinni (genie) in Arabic mythology, ahead of tonight's performance of Franck's Les Djinns.
Novelist Elif Åžafak and New Generation Thinker Shahidha Bari with an introduction to the figure of the djinni (genie) in Arabic mythology, ahead of tonight's performance of Franck's Les Djinns.

About This Event

Turkish novelist Elif Åžafak discusses the figure of the djinni (genie) in Arabic mythology, who along with humans and angels, make up the three sapient creations of God, according to Islamic tradition. Like humans, they can exert their will and can be good or bad. Â鶹Éç Radio 3 New Generation Thinker Dr Shahidha Bari joins the discussion.

Edited version broadcast on Â鶹Éç Radio 3 during tonight's interval.

Booking is not required for this event. Entry is on a first-come-first-served basis (doors open from 30 minutes before the event begins; capacity is limited).

Image: Elif Şafak © Zeynel Abidin