Event 20
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Irene Vallejo in conversation with Patricia del Río
The invention of books
Venue: Teatro Municipal
Irene Vallejo (Spain) is the author of one of the most read Spanish-language non-fiction books in recent years, Papyrus: The Invention of Books in the Ancient World, published in 40 countries and selling over half a million copies. The work has been a publishing phenomenon and has received prestigious awards, including the 2020 National Prize for Non-fiction in Spain. This writer, academic and author of a lucid opinion column for El País newspaper, is one of the most followed intellectuals in the Spanish-speaking world. In conversation with Patricia del Río, she will talk about her love for the world of books, libraries, and the essential role of reading in education.
Price: S/10.00 (PEN)
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Booking for non-members opens at 1200 on Friday 27 September.
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