April 27, 2007 | Walter Reade Theater, Lincoln Center | NYC

With Daniel Alarcón, Guillermo Arriaga, Jorge Franco, Patrícia Melo; moderated by Francisco Goldman

Co-sponsored by Instituto Cervantes New York and the Consulate General of Spain

Discussed: violence in the urban environment; making creative work where there is none; political correctness as violence; magical vs. gritty; politics or the lack thereof in Latin American writing; plus readings from all the panelists.

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Copyright © 2007 Beowulf Sheehan/PEN American Center

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 • Reading by Daniel Alarcón 
 • Reading by Guillermo Arriaga 
 • Reading by Jorge Franco 
 • Reading by Patrícia Melo 
 • Panel Discussion

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