Trans-European Journeys: Stories Without Borders
Trans-European Journeys
Initiative Lead
Trans-European Journeys is a literary project led by Region Jönköping, Sweden, aiming to enhance the European literary ecosystem through cross-border collaborations.
Funding Source
Co-funded by the European Union Creative Europe Programme, this project unites partners from five EU countries to promote literary diversity through translation.
Scope
The project focuses on translating, publishing, and promoting 25 works of fiction, spanning multiple genres and languages to reach a broader audience.
MISSION AND VISION OF THE PROJECT
Cultural Exchange
The mission of Trans-European Journeys is to foster cultural understanding by making diverse European literary works accessible across borders.
Amplifying Overlooked Voices
The project aims to support authors and translators, helping lesser-known works gain visibility and connect with wider audiences around the world.
CREATIVE EUROPE SUPPORT
Role of Creative Europe Programme
Flagship Program
Creative Europe is the flagship of the EU programme supporting cultural and creative sectors, aiming to strengthen cultural multiplicity and competitiveness across Europe.
Funding Trans-European Journeys
Creative Europe co-funds Trans-European Journeys to promote literary variety, support publishers in new markets, and encourage transnational collaboration.
Strategic Goals
The programme focuses on inclusion, digital innovation, and sustainability, aligning with the mission of Trans-European Journeys to widen literary access.
Cultural Impact
By supporting projects like Trans-European Journeys, Creative Europe aims to build a more connected and culturally enriched literary landscape in Europe and beyond.
PROJECT STRUCTURE
Fragmented Perception
This striking composition blends digital and traditional techniques to explore the layered complexity of identity. A woman’s face emerges from a riot of abstract forms—vivid strokes, stippled textures, and winding organic lines. The result is both chaotic and ordered, representing how memory, emotion, and thought coexist in our minds.
A.P. uses color here to reflect emotional nuance: deep reds suggest passion or inner turmoil, while softer blues and beiges provide moments of rest. This work seems to breathe—alive with the tension of duality, of being whole and broken at once. In many ways, it reflects A.P.’s larger artistic mission: to depict human experience not as fixed, but as a fluid spectrum of feelings and perceptions.
LITERARY DIVERSITY
Genres and Themes Explored
Rich Literary Heritage
Trans-European Journeys explores a wide range of literary works from classic authors, including those from countries with a rich cultural tradition, as well as modern authors from diverse backgrounds.
Cultural Representation
Themes explored in the selected works reflect the cultural richness and historical depth of Europe, promoting a deeper understanding of its societies. They collectively highlight how art and literature continue to bridge unity.
Genre Inclusivity
The project includes a broad range of genres such as novels, poetry, theatre plays, and children’s books, showcasing commitment to different creative styles. Celebrating creativity across all forms.
Emerging Voices
By including emerging voices, the project provides a platform for new writers to reflect on the complexities of modern European literature and contribute meaningful cultural dialogue.