As part of the German Goethe Institute culture project “European Literature Goes to Turkey/Turkish Literature Goes to Europe,” an event kicks off today at Ankara University’s faculty of language, history and geography.

Set to run through Nov. 14, the event will feature literature readings and talks by such internationally acclaimed authors as Jutta Richter, Mircea Cartarescu and Christoph Ransmayr. Admission for the events is free of charge.