PEN meet explores peace, relationship with truth

Slovenia is hosting the 55th PEN International Writers' Meeting in Bled this week. Inspired by John Lennon's Imagine, participants will discuss what kind of social order they think would promote peace. They will also delve into literature's relationship with the truth.

The meeting is being held in hybrid format again. PEN Slovenia head Tanja Tuma says part of the reason is the finances and part visa-related issues as writers from some countries have failed to obtain an EU visa. Delegates from 40 PEN centres from around the world are expected, about 60 in person and the...