With the eyes of ... Mario Vargas Llosa
The Peruvian writer Mario Vargas
Llosa has confessed in a private visit to Lanzarote, the island is "one of the
most original landscapes" has known.
The author of 'The Time of the
Hero, "among others, visited during his stay the headquarters of the César
Manrique Foundation, accompanied by his wife, writer Patricia Llosa and Juan
Cruz, according to this institution in a statement.
The César Manrique Fundation was shown by the
foundation's activities director, Fernando Gómez Aguilera, also toured the
island to the writer to show the work of Cesar Manrique, in which he was
concerned.
Vargas Llosa, who did not know
Lanzarote, Timanfaya also visited the Cactus Garden, Jameos del Agua and the Castle
of San Jose. Impressed by the contributions of
the landscape painter, sculptor, architect and artist Cesar Manrique and the
nature of the island,
said the emotional impact had caused the uniqueness of Lanzarote. "One of the most original landscapes I have ever known" in his own words.
The author has just presented his latest book 'Swords and utopias', a collection of political writings, selected by Carlos Granada. Through essays and articles that Vargas Llosa has been devoted to Latin America, an overview of the intellectual and political career of the author, from its initial support to the revolution of Fidel Castro to the well-known liberal positions advocated today.
A journey that, in the opinion of the writer, becomes a historical review of the ills that have plagued Latin America, from authoritarianism, populism and the revolutionary impulse, highlighting the achievements in the fields of literature and art.
Courtesy of Lanzarote News.
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Déjese llevar por las bodegas de la Geria, una forma de cultivo única en el mundo.
Among these various beaches of Lanzarote, are the best in Europe.
We encourage you to participate in sports activities that are organized in Lanzarote.
Choose from the many options that the island gives for your accommodation. An unsurpassed variety and quality.
The Prime Minister of Spain, José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero, is a regular in Lanzarote. When it comes to their vacation ever publicly stressed the peace and quiet offered by the island, besides the beauty of its landscapes and good treatment that the tourist dispensers.
The writer of Portuguese origin and Nobel Prize for Literature in 1998, decided to settle on the island, which has enjoyed 17 years of his activism and his intelligence.
Princess tells us his vision of Lanzarote, beautiful and full of corners, by itself, a special place in the world. A special place for its hospitable people, its unique landscape, dramatic and striking, to visit and live.
The artist Ildefonso Aguilar tells us his vision of the landscape that has long represented in his work. A sincere and close vision that certainly deserves consideration in his trip to Lanzarote.
The filmmaker Pedro Almodóvar, explains the role played by "huge landscapes, dramatic colors," while filming her latest movie "Broken Embraces."
The Canarian writer Alberto Vasquez Figueroa, who after living between Morocco and the Sahara in his youth and fifteen years as special envoy in several African and South American countries, has set up residence in Lanzarote, gives us his vision of the island from a personal prespective.
Ericsson Racing Team crew explains what has led to Lanzarote as a training base for the boat to prepare ahead of the Volvo Ocean Race.
