W&R Week: Juan Gabriel Vásquez - NZIAF
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When:
| Mon 12 Mar, 3:30pm–4:30pm |
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Where: Embassy Theatre, 10 Kent Terrace, Mt Victoria, Wellington Show map
Restrictions: All Ages
Ticket Information:
- General admission: $18.00
- Booking fees may apply
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Juan Gabriel Vásquez
The Secret History of Costaguana
“A thrilling new discovery” - Colm Tóibin on Juan Gabriel Vásquez
'Juan Gabriel Vásquez is one of the most original new voices of Latin American literature’ says Mario Vargas Llosa. Vásquez’ novel, The Sound of Things Falling, won the 2011 Alfaguara Prize, one of the most prestigious Spanish literary awards. His first novel to be translated into English, The Informers, was shortlisted for the UK’s Independent Foreign Fiction Prize.
Born in Bogotá, Vásquez studied Latin American literature at the Sorbonne University and now lives in Barcelona. His most recent novel appearing in English, The Secret History of Costaguana, is a tragic, comic, insightful adventurous family saga set in 19th and early 20th century Colombia. Join Juan in conversation with Finlay Macdonald.
With support from the Lion Foundation.
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