Letteratura

A citizen initiative installed a plaque honoring Chilean poet Enrique Lihn on Thursday at his former home on General Salvo 87 in Providencia. The site, now a print shop, was temporarily turned into a museum recreating his most productive years from the late 1970s to 1983.

23 marzo 2026 Riportato dall'IA

Japanese author Mieko Kawakami spoke about her novel Sisters in Yellow, now available in English from Knopf, in a recent Literary Hub interview. The book, translated by Laurel Taylor and Hitomi Yoshio, follows protagonist Hana's memories of life in a 'yellow house' with three other women amid poverty and exploitation. Kawakami describes it as a loose homage to Jun’ichiro Tanizaki’s The Makioka Sisters, exploring sisterhood's complexities.

When Korea was named guest of honor at the La Mar de Musicas music festival in Spain's Cartagena, the Korean Cultural Center showcased various aspects of Korean culture, attracting around 40,000 visitors. The center received special recognition from South Korea's Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism for these efforts. Director Shin Jae-kwang noted that Spaniards view Korea as a cool and trendy country.

12 marzo 2026 Riportato dall'IA

The American Booksellers Association has revealed the shortlists for the 2026 Indies Choice Book Awards, honoring the best books of 2025 selected by independent booksellers. The awards return after a hiatus since 2019, with voting open until March 25 and winners to be announced on April 8. Categories include adult fiction, young adult, and debuts, with each winner receiving $2,000.