The Embassy of Colombia in collaboration with the Caribbean Studies Centre
at London Metropolitan University and Instituto Cervantes, cordially
invite you to
COLOMBIA: HISTORY, NARRATIVE & POETRY
Monday 8 December 2008
17.00 – 18.15
BRITISH INFLUENCE IN THE INDEPENDENCE OF LATIN AMERICA AND COLOMBIA In the
context of the bicentenary of Latin-American independence, British and
Colombian historians will be discussing the influence Britain had in the
independence process.
ANTHONY McFARLANE, Warwick University
JUAN ESTEBAN CONSTAIN, Universidad del Rosario (Colombia); University of
Venice.
Chair: JEAN STUBBS, Director Caribbean Studies Centre LMU
18.30 – 20.00
PERSPECTIVES OF GABRIEL GARCIA MARQUEZ
This panel presents the unique opportunity to listen to a discussion
between three authors who have had unprecedented access to Gabriel Garcia
Marquez. As the speakers share their opinions, experiences and stories of
the Nobel Prize Winner, the conversation will offer intimate anecdotes and
views of Garcia Marquez.
GERALD MARTIN, Author, Gabriel Garcia Marquez: A Life
PLINIO APULEYO MENDOZA, Journalist and author, El Olor de la Guayaba DASSO
SALDÍVAR, Author, Gabriel Garcia Marquez: El Viaje a la Semilla
20.00 – 21.00 Reception
Henry Thomas Room, Tower Building, North Campus,
London Metropolitan University, 166-220 Holloway Road, London N7 8DB As
places are limited, booking is essential
RSVP Juliet King-Malik 020 7133 or [log in to unmask]
Map & directions: http://www.londonmet.ac.uk/about/tower-building.cfm
Also to note:
Thursday 11 December 2008
18.00 – 19.00
Poetry Reading
AMOR CON A
By Angela Becerra
(in Spanish)
The successful Colombian author, Angela Becerra, presents her latest book
of poems, Amor con A, which she recently launched in Colombia early this
month. The audience will have the opportunity to listen to some of the
author’s favourite poems read by Angela herself.
Instituto Cervantes
102 Eaton Square
London SW1W 9AN
As places are limited, booking is essential
RSVP: 020 7589 9177 or [log in to unmask]
Professor Jean Stubbs
Director, Caribbean Studies Centre
London Metropolitan University
166-220 Holloway Road
London N7 8DB
Tel 44 (0) 20 7133 2467
FAX 44 (0) 20 7133 3082
Email [log in to unmask]
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