literature

France expresses solidarity with Cuban poet Nancy Morejon

Published on: June 1, 2023
14:21

By: Ana Ibis Falcón Lamoth

Paris, Jun 1 (Prensa Latina) The coordinator for France and Europe of the World Poetry Movement, Francis Combes, in an open letter to French poets, expressed solidarity with the Cuban poet Nancy Morejon on Thursday.

Japanese writer Murakami wins Princess of Asturias Award

Published on: May 24, 2023
13:26

By: Ana Luisa Brown

Madrid, May 24 (Prensa Latina) Always close to the Nobel Prize, Japanese writer Haruki Murakami, a soldier of the letters associated to cinema, was granted the Princess of Asturias Award for Literature on Wednesday.

Cuban President Diaz-Canel laments death of author Anton Arrufat

Published on: May 21, 2023
13:40

By: Juan M. Garcia

Havana, May 21 (Prensa Latina) Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel the death early on Sunday of renowned writer Anton Arrufat, National Literature Award winner, at the age of 87.

Cuba mourns death of writer Anton Arrufat

Published on: May 21, 2023
10:39

By: Juan M. Garcia

Havana, May 21 (Prensa Latina) The president of the Union of Writers and Artists of Cuba (UNEAC), Luis Morlote, lamented the death of renowned poet, narrator and playwright Anton Arrufat, National Literature Award winner, at the age of 87 in Havana on Sunday.

Cuban president highlights relevance of Jose Marti’s work

Published on: May 19, 2023
12:20

By: Javier Arana Villasusa

Havana, May 19 (Prensa Latina) Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel on Friday highlighted the validity of National Hero Jose Marti's work, on the 128th anniversary of his death in combat against Spanish forces.

Participants in colloquium in Cuba pay tribute to Ernest Hemingway

Published on: May 5, 2023
09:38

By: Juan M. Garcia

Havana, May 5 (Prensa Latina) Dozens of participants in the 19th Ernest Hemingway International Colloquium, which will conclude in Havana on Friday, paid tribute to the US award-winning writer before his bust in the town of Cojimar, east of this capital.

Cuba with Open Library for poetess Fina García Marruz

Published on: April 30, 2023
09:25

By: Javier Arana Villasusa

Havana, Apr 30 (Prensa Latina) The Jose Marti National Library of Cuba (BNCJM) dedicated its Open Library area to pay tribute to poetess Fina Garcia Marruz, recognized today as an essential voice on Cuba´s literature.

Habanos Day in Costa Rica dedicated to Romeo y Julieta brand (+Foto)

Published on: April 23, 2023
11:29

By: Ileana Ferrer Fonte

San Jose, Apr 23 (Prensa Latina) The Habano Cigars Day at the Alma del Pacifico Hotel, in Puntarenas province, on Costa Rica's Pacific Coast, was dedicated to Romeo y Julieta cigars, marking International Book Day on Sunday.

Cuban president mourns writer Eduardo Heras Leon’s death

Published on: April 13, 2023
12:30

By: Ana Luisa Brown

Havana, Apr 13 (Prensa Latina) President Miguel Diaz-Canel on Thursday regretted the death of writer Eduardo Heras Leon, whom he described as an indispensable personality in Cuba's culture.

Casa de las Americas’ president commemorates Book Day in Cuba

Published on: March 31, 2023
13:19

By: Ileana Ferrer Fonte

Havana, Mar 31 (Prensa Latina) Casa de las Americas President Abel Prieto on Friday recalled the creation of the National Printing House on March 31, 1959, a date chosen to celebrate Cuban Book Day.

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