About this Event
Speaker(s): Manuel Vilas
Moderator: Veronica Llorca-Smith, author
Event details
Date: 9 March (Saturday)
Time: 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Price: $138
Language: English/Spanish
Format: Talk
Category: Life Journey
About the Speaker
Manuel Vilas, a Spanish writer born in 1962, has achieved notable recognition for his literary works. He is the recipient of prestigious awards such as the 2019 Prix Femina étranger and the 2015 Letters of Aragon Award. Vilas is a versatile writer, exploring various genres including novels, short stories, poetry, and non-fiction. His works have been widely published and celebrated, and he regularly contributes to esteemed newspapers and literary journals. Vilas has published six novels, including his most recent poetic novel, Ordesa. Other notable books include Nosotros, winner of the 2023 Nadal Award, Los besos, and Alegría, a finalist for the Planeta Award. Vilas' poetry collections have also garnered acclaim, with published titles such as Resurrección and El hundimiento. Translated into over 30 languages, his works, such as the novel Ordesa (2018), have enjoyed international success and critical acclaim.
Event Description:
In this bilingual Spanish and English fireside chat, one of Spain’s most acclaimed poets and writers, Manuel Vilas will share more about his life and his acclaimed works including the recently published Ordesa, a poetic novel. He sits down with Hong Kong-based author Veronica Llorca-Smith to discuss how Ordesa is a meditation on loss and a powerful exploration of a person who is both extraordinary and utterly ordinary — at once singular and representing us all — who transforms a time of crisis into something beautiful and redemptive.
*Please note that photos and videos of participants may be taken during the activities,which may be used by the organiser and the major sponsor for educational and promotional purposes in any way deemed appropriate, including dissemination through printed and online channels. Participation in the programme will constitute the participants’ consent to the above arrangement.
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ABOUT HKILF
The Hong Kong International Literary Festival (HKILF) inspires the joy of reading by bringing the world’s writers and stories to Hong Kong’s diverse communities. A dynamic year-round programme and an annual festival offer dialogue, entertainment and perspective, while the Young Readers Festival (YRF) motivates students to engage with all aspects of the written word, improving communication skills, while nurturing the art of writing and storytelling.
The annual festival features established and emerging writers from around the world, alongside local literary talents, in a programme that includes panel discussions, book talks, readings, workshops, walks, school programmes, performances, and more.
To find more, please visit our officail website: https://www.festival.org.hk/
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Fringe Dairy, Fringe Club 藝穗會, Hong Kong, Hong Kong
HKD 138.00