A recital activity, 'Read Aloud,' of poems and stories written by Marquez would be organised at Swami Vivekananda library here on Sunday.
This activity, Read Aloud, is dedicated to one of the most renowned and famous story-writer Gabriel García Marquez. He was a Colombian novelist, short-story writer, screenwriter and journalist, known affectionately as Gabo throughout latin America. Considered one of the most significant authors of the 20th century, he was awarded the 1972 Neustadt International Prize for literature and the 1982 Nobel Prize in literature. He pursued a self-directed education that resulted in his leaving the law school for a career in journalism. From early on, he showed no inhibitions in his criticism of Colombian and foreign politics. In 1958, he married Mercedes Barcha; they had two sons, Rodrigo and Gonzalo.
He wrote famous stories like One Hundred Years of Solitude, love in The Time of Cholera and more.
Organised by Club Ink of Swami Vivekananda library, the event to be held on May 18 where the admirers of Gabriel García Marquez would read their favourite story or some lines from the story before the audience. Notably, Marquez died last month and in the memory of such great story writer this event would be held to give a tribute to his contribution in literature.
The participants would also share their feelings and viewpoints about his writings. Moreover, this is an open event and anyone can participate in this event. The recital would begin from 12:30 pm. Further, no registration is needed for the entry and also a newsletter dedicated to Gabriel García Marquez would also be released during the event.