Javier Cercas: The Weight of the Past, the Weight of the Future
Join iconic writer Javier Cercas in conversation with Alexis Grohmann, Cervantes Chair, as they reflect on the past, present, and role of the author in shaping public debate.
About Javier Cercas: The Weight of the Past, the Weight of the Future
| 19th August 2025 | |
| 1:15pm - 2:15pm | |
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Edinburgh Futures Institute The University of Edinburgh 1 Lauriston Place, Edinburgh South EH3 9EF |
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| £15.50 (£10.50) | |
| Event organiser/part of Edinburgh International Book Festival | |
| Visit the event website here | |
Since the 90s, Javier Cercas has written regularly for Spain's leading newspaper, El País, bringing a novelist's depth to current affairs. Bridging past and present, Cercas' weekly column blends personal reflection with historical and moral exploration, offering a window into modern Spain.
Hear this iconic writer in this year’s Edinburgh International Book Festival in conversation with Alexis Grohmann, Cervantes Chair at The University of Edinburgh, as they reflect on the past, present, and role of the author in shaping public debate.
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