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Peruvian writers residing - or who have resided - in France do so for various reasons that often go well beyond literature itself. Upon arriving in France for personal, professional, cultural, or even political reasons, these writers of Peruvian origin find a space of freedom that allows each of these talents to develop their creativity and brin...
Peruvian writers residing - or who have resided - in France do so for various reasons that often go well beyond literature itself. Upon arriving in France for personal, professional, cultural, or even political reasons, these writers of Peruvian origin find a space of freedom that allows each of these talents to develop their creativity and bring to life works that reflect their worldview.
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France has been a refuge for some Peruvian authors in search of freedom of expression. By settling in France, these writers discover a conducive environment where they can express their ideas and opinions without fear of censorship or reprisals. They find a space of freedom where their voices can be heard and where they can share their deepest thoughts, often on sensitive or controversial subjects.
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Other Peruvian writers choose to come and reside in France to benefit from a renowned education system and first-class academic resources. French universities offer specialized programs in literature, creative writing and cultural studies, allowing writers to refine their skills and deepen their understanding of the craft of writing.
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Lastly, some were attracted by the cultural richness of France, its ethnic diversity, its historical monuments and its renowned museums as well as the opportunity to live in a city like Paris, which has been a center of artistic and literary creation during centuries and which can be a source of inspiration for these Peruvian writers. Furthermore, the literary and artistic community in France offers a stimulating environment where writers can exchange ideas, collaborate with other artists, and participate in enriching cultural events.
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These reasons vary greatly from one author to another, and it is worth noting that, for some Peruvian writers, personal and sentimental factors may have also been influential.
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Many book reviews will allow you to discover the author's journey.
Musqu awaqlla: Tejedora de sueños, the third poetic installment by Gloria Cáceres Vargas, celebrates the power of those who practice meditation in motion —paykuna hamutachkan, purichkan. By assimilating memories, experiences and sensations from the past; the poetic voice, in many of these poems, manages to solve problems of the kunan pacha, the present... Musqu awaqlla: Tejedora de sueños,...
Los Tocadores de la Pocaelipsis -Walter Lingán Ed. Cureño Los Tocadores de la Pocaelipsis...
Diablos Azules by Héctor Loaiza is a novel that is built from the nostalgic evocation that the members of four families from Cusco make about their lives in the first half of the 20th century. The dialogues not only portray the imperial Cusco, but also the exuberance of the Lares Valley. Diablos Azules by Héctor Loaiza is a...
Retazos Breves, the first book of short stories by Iván Blas that consists of seven stories, shows great mastery on the part of its author in the art of telling. Although the reader somewhat accustomed to Latin American narrative will recognize the imprint of the great masters Julio Cortázar or Mario Vargas Llosa, Iván Blas's writing impresses with the... Retazos Breves, the first book of...
With Yuyaypa k'anchaqnin, the reader attends a poetic encounter within an environment similar to that of riddles and oral tales, where the entire universe is transformed into echoes that transcend any limit of time and space. In this almost magical context, it is possible for bilingual Andean readers to forget that they are reading poems and imagine... With Yuyaypa k'anchaqnin, the reader...
Beyond the time and distance into which exile could have submerged the author Manuel Herrera Aspauza, in Catorce cuentos peruanos y un canto... we find memory and sensitivity, as if they existed before knowledge, which, however, they do not deny. Stories of men and women, of people linked by a land; Problems and a community project, Coastal Peru. Beyond the time and distance into...
La Vida Violeta by Grecia Cáceres is an intense novel that takes place between 1965 and 1966, in a Lima about to enter a stage of great sociocultural changes and many problems. Far from being a work for researchers in social, cultural or “gender” issues, Cáceres offers us a finely designed image from Lima where strength is generated in the complexity of... La Vida Violeta by Grecia Cáceres is...
Wiñay Suyasqayky by Gloria Cáceres Vargas is the fruit of her experiences when her life was punctuated by annual trips to her hometown each summer. They were a emotional meeting with her childhood language. This bilingual Quechua/Spanish book counts the loss of the world of childhood, the fragility of love and the loneliness of the human being within a... Wiñay Suyasqayky by Gloria Cáceres...
Cantar de Agapito Robles - Manuel Scorza Ed. Monte Avila / Pérou Cantar de Agapito Robles - Manuel...
Munakuwaptiykiga sings about the fragility of love and the loneliness of the human being within a contradictory & mysterious universe. It is an attempt to explore from within the Quechua language the process of poetic invention & the birth of an individual voice. With their depth and authenticity, these poems will mark an important milestone in the... Munakuwaptiykiga sings about the...
El Jinete Insomne - Manuel Scorza Ed.Plaza & Janes / Pérou El Jinete Insomne - Manuel Scorza...
Sarita, a superb creature, fascinates Antonio. This meeting upsets the hero. To gain access to her and to her unusual knowledge of hallucinogenic plants, he finds himself obliged to initiate himself into the world of healers and shamans of the Amazon... A journey within the Andean cultures where mysterious beings meet a captivating story where magical... Sarita, a superb creature, fascinates...