Boston Book Festival

Philosopher, performer, and professor, Mohamed Amer Meziane will present his book The States of the  Earth, offering a rereading of the history of Western modernity during the 19th century through the lenses of both its colonial matrix and its environmental consequences. In a world where material technology was considered divine, religious and secular forces both tried to achieve Heaven on Earth by destroying Earth itself. The author will be interviewed by Aliko Songolo and there will be an opportunity for audience Q&A.

Renowned and most lauded French playwright, short story writer, novelist and member of the Goncourt Academy, Éric-Emmanuel Schmitt will present his latest book published in the United States, Paradises Lost, where he combines his religious, scientific and philosophical research to propel readers from one world to another, and from pre-history to today. This publication is the first installment of Schmitt’s monumental project of recounting the history of humanity, the fruits of more than thirty years of research.  Stephanie Ravillon will moderate. This session takes place at THE FIRST LUTHERAN CHURCH, across the street from the French Library.