Name: Tribute to Miguel Ángel Asturias
Start: 2026-01-29T18:30:00Z
End: 2026-01-29T20:00:00Z
Location: Instituto Cervantes London

Tribute to Miguel Ángel Asturias

The Instituto Cervantes is the official Spanish language and culture centre created by the Spanish government in 1991. The Instituto's mission is to spread the knowledge and appreciation of the Spanish universe by enabling people to engage with the language and culture of Spanish-speaking countriesworldwide. The Instituto Cervantes is the official place to learn Spanish in London.

Instituto Cervantes - London

50th anniversary of the passing of Nobel Laureate Miguel Ángel Asturias (1899–1974)

Instituto Cervantes London

Instituto Cervantes in collaboration with the Embassy of Guatemala in the UK pays tribute to Miguel Ángel Asturias, the Guatemalan Nobel Prize-winning writer whose work bridged indigenous heritage and universal literature. Celebrated for masterpieces such as El Señor Presidente and Men of Maize, Asturias gave voice to social justice and cultural identity, earning the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1967.This homage honors his enduring legacy as a poet, diplomat, and novelist, whose words continue to inspire readers worldwide. Through his writing, Asturias transformed memory and myth into powerful narratives that resonate across generations. The talk will be hosted by Juan Toledo.Event organised in collaboration with the Embassy of Guatemala in the UK. El Instituto Cervantes en colaboración con la Embajada de Guatemala en Reino Unido rinde homenaje a Miguel Ángel Asturias, escritor guatemalteco galardonado con el Premio Nobel de Literatura, cuya obra tendió puentes entre la herencia indígena y la literatura universal. Celebrado por obras como El Señor Presidente y Hombres de maíz, Asturias dio voz a la justicia social y a la identidad cultural, obteniendo el Nobel en 1967.Este homenaje honra su legado como poeta, diplomático y novelista, cuyas palabras siguen inspirando a lectores en todo el mundo. A través de su escritura, Asturias transformó la memoria y el mito en narrativas poderosas que resuenan generación tras generación. Conferenica a cargo del profesor Juan Toledo. Evento organizado en colaboración con la Embajada de Guatemala en Reino Unido.

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