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- Literature
- Chicago
Quixotes Around the World
Quixotes Around the World represents the voice of the work’s readers in 30 different languages, and features iconographic and film translations and adaptations for children.
Oct 4 – Dec 12, 2016
- Literature
- Columbus
La Senda Dificil: Quest and Meaning in Cervantes' Poetics at the Quadricentenary – A Symposium
Five leading Cervantes scholars discuss and share recent research relating to Cervantes’ work and legacy, honoring the 400th anniversary of the death of Miguel de Cervantes.
Sep 30 – Oct 1, 2016
- Literature
- Washington, D.C.
Celebrating Cervantes: A Day of Scholarship and Celebration in Honor of Miguel de Cervantes
A presentation of Cuadernos Hispanoamericanos, readings from the works of Cervantes and a concert to celebrate the great Spanish author.
Sep 29, 2016
- Literature
- Washington, D.C.
Carlos Ruiz Zafón: How to 'Play' a Novel. An Insight into his Books and Music
Carlos Ruiz Zafón will be joined by Washington Post journalist Manuel Roig-Franzia to talk about his passion for music, the use of this art in his writing, and his creative process.
Sep 28, 2016
- Literature
- Washington, D.C.
Carlos Ruiz Zafón at the National Book Festival
Famed author Carlos Ruiz Zafón, best known for international phenomenon The Shadow of the Wind, will give a presentation followed by a book signing.
Sep 24, 2016
- Literature
- New York
Spanish Fever: Stories by the New Spanish Cartoonists U.S. Tour in New York
A book tour featuring five Spanish graphic novelists whose work on the cutting edge of comics has brought about a new wave of cartoon art in Spain.
Sep 20 – Sep 21, 2016
- Literature
- Washington, D.C.
Spanish Fever: Stories by the New Spanish Cartoonists U.S. Tour
A book tour featuring five Spanish graphic novelists whose work on the cutting edge of comics has brought about a new wave of cartoon art in Spain.
Sep 15 – Sep 21, 2016
- Literature
- Washington, D.C.
Jordi Casanovas at the Library of Congress
Miguel de Cervantes is a big mystery to all of us: How did he manage to write the first modern novel, El Quixote? Why did he start writing again at an age when most people were retired?
Sep 9, 2016
- Literature
- New York
Quijotes por el mundo
The exhibition is travelling to Instituto Cervantes New York to celebrate Cervantes’ 400 anniversary.
Jul 21 – Sep 21, 2016
- Literature
- San Francisco
Don Quixote for All: Reading and discussion of Cervantes’s beloved novel
A community reading in Spanish of the classic novel Don Quixote in commemoration of the 400th anniversary of the death of Miguel de Cervantes.
Jul 6 – Sep 10, 2016
- Literature
- New York
What we become by Pérez-Reverte
Arturo Pérez-Reverte’s new novel, What We Become, launches in New York City at Book Culture.
Jun 16, 2016
- Literature
- Washington, D.C.
24th Poetry Marathon: La Pluma y la Palabra
The event is among several each year that support La Luna’s mission to promote Hispanic culture and foster cross-cultural understanding between the Spanish- and English-speaking communities in the national capital area.
Jun 10 – Jun 11, 2016
- Literature
- New York
Enrique Granados' Letters (1892-1916)
With the occasion of the centenary of his death, a book brings together Spanish composer Enrique Granados’ letters.
Jun 2, 2016
- Literature
- Washington, D.C.
Celebrating Cervantes: a New Biography by Jordi Gracia
On the occasion of the 400 anniversary of the death of Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra, Spanish Cervantist scholar Jordi Gracia will discuss the author’s life, his works, and influence on world literature.
Apr 28, 2016
- Literature
- Washington, D.C.
Sant Jordi 2016: Celebrating World Book Day
On April 23 Dupont Circle will be filled with books and roses to recreate the “love for books, books for love” magic of Sant Jordi.
Apr 23, 2016
- Literature
- Miami
Cervantes in Miami
Centro Cultural Español celebrates during the months of April and May the 400th Anniversary of the dead of Cervantes with diverse activities.
Apr 23, 2016