Book: I'm Not Here to Give a Speech by Gabriel García Márquez

I'm Not Here to Give a Speech

Author: Gabriel García Márquez

Genre: Non-Poetic Anthologies / Latin American Literature

Publishing Year: 2010

Language: English / Original Language: Spanish

Original Title: Yo No Vengo a Decir un Discurso

Description:

In this fascinating book, Gabriel García Márquez offers us twenty-two texts that he himself wrote to be read in public, a journey through his life and his thoughts. From his first speech, written at the age of seventeen to say goodbye to his classmates in Zipaquirá, to the emotional message he shared with the Language Academies and the kings of Spain when he turned eighty, each word resonates with the experience of a master of the letters.

These speeches, which reveal the essence of the Colombian Nobel Prize winner, allow us to delve into his deepest desires as a writer and citizen. Through his reflections, we discover his burning passion for literature, his commitment to journalism, his concern about the imminent ecological disaster, and his desire to simplify grammar. He also invites us to learn about the difficulties of his beloved Colombia and to remember dear friends like Julio Cortázar and Álvaro Mutis.

This book is an essential complement to his rich narrative work, a window into his soul that continues to resonate over time. Don't miss the opportunity to immerse yourself in these pages and let yourself be carried away by the voice of one of the great masters of literature. Find out and allow yourself to be inspired by his legacy!