‘Un Amor’ by Sara Mesa: A conversation with the author on her latest novel
Join author Sara Mesa, translator Katie Whittemore, and Professor Alexis Grohmann for an engaging conversation about her latest novel at the Scottish Poetry Library on 29th May.
About ‘Un Amor’ by Sara Mesa: A conversation with the author on her latest novel
| 29th May 2024 | |
| 7.30pm | |
|
Scottish Poetry Library 5 Crichton's Close , Edinburgh South EH8 8DT |
|
| This is a free event | |
| Visit the event website here | |
The Cervantes Chair at the University of Edinburgh, in collaboration with Peirene Press Ltd and the Consulate General of Spain in Edinburgh, invites you to the book presentation of Un Amor, featuring author Sara Mesa, translator Katie Whittemore, in conversation with Alexis Grohmann, Professor of Hispanic Studies.
Un Amor: Fleeing from past mistakes, Nat leaves her life in the city for the rural village of La Escapa. She rents a small house from a negligent landlord, adopts a dog and begins to work on her first literary translation. But nothing is easy: the dog is ill tempered and skittish and misunderstandings with her neighbour thrum below the surface. When conflict arises over repairs to her house, Nat receives an unusual offer – one that tests her sense of self, challenges her prejudices, and reveals her most unexpected desires. As Nat tries to understand her decision, the community of La Escapa comes together in search of a scapegoat.
Sara Mesa is a prominent Spanish writer, known for her novels such as El trepanador de cerebros (2010), Cuatro por cuatro [Four by Four, translated by Katie Whittemore] (2012), Cara de pan [Among the Hedges, translated by Megan McDowell] (2018), Un amor [Un Amor: A Novel, translated by Katie Whittemore] (2020), or her most recent work, La familia (2023).
Throughout her career, she has been honoured with several literary awards: in 2007, she received the prestigious Miguel Hernández National Poetry Prize for her poetry collection Este jilguero agenda; in 2011, she was awarded the Málaga Novel Prize for Un incendio invisible; in 2015, she received the recognition of the Ojo Crítico Narrative Prize for Cicatriz; and in 2023, she was distinguished with the Andalusian Critics' Prize for her work La familia.
Free entry, but RSVP is required.
Event in Spanish (with simultaneous interpretation into English).
Where possible we will update our listings to notify of cancelled, postponed and rescheduled events, however we STRONGLY ADVISE that you check with the venue/organiser in the first instance for updates.
All information (whether in text or photographs) is supplied in good faith but should not be relied upon as being a statement of representation or fact.GOT AN EVENT TO SHARE? It's free to post your events on What's On Edinburgh, click here to find out more!
Want to be the first to hear about what's happening in Edinburgh? Just hit 'Like' on our Facebook page, join the What's On Scotland Facebook Group and 'Follow' on our Twitter account and you're all set!Sponsored Links
Similar events you might like...
Abbey Strand Book Club
Explore spaces and objects which have shaped history and inspired fiction at the Abbey Strand book club!
READ MORE
Free Book Club at Fort Kinnaird
Fort Kinnaird is hosting a free monthly book club in partnership with Musselburgh Library to bring the community together over the joy of reading.
READ MORE
Meet Anne Berest, author of ‘The Postcard’
Join us at the Institut Français d'Ecosse on Tuesday 21st May and meet the author of ‘The Postcard’ - Anne Berest!
READ MORE
An Evening with Amor Towles
Topping & Company Booksellers of Edinburgh are delighted to be hosting Amor Towles on 24th May to celebrate publication of his latest story collection, Table for Two!
READ MORE
‘Un Amor’ by Sara Mesa: A conversation with the author on her latest novel
Join author Sara Mesa, translator Katie Whittemore, and Professor Alexis Grohmann for an engaging conversation about her latest novel at the Scottish Poetry Library on 29th May.
READ MORE
Coco Mellors: From Cleo and Frank to the Blue Sisters
Topping Edinburgh is delighted to welcome Coco Mellors to celebrating publication of her stunning sophomore novel 'Blue Sisters' at the beautiful Ps and Gs Church on 31st May!
READ MORE
Edinburgh Bookshop Crawl
Explore the bookshops of Edinburgh with a whole weekend of Group Bookshop Crawls and events on 1st and 2nd June!
READ MORE
Andrew O’Hagan on ‘Caledonian Road’
Topping & Company Booksellers of Edinburgh will be hosting an evening with Andrew O'Hagan on his latest novel 'Caledonian Road' at Greenside Parish Church on Tuesdays 4th June.
READ MORE
An Evening with Kate Foster
Join us at Waterstones Edinburgh West End on Tuesday 6th June when we will be joined by Kate Foster to celebrate the release of her latest novel The King's Witches!
READ MORESponsored Links
Find other events in Edinburgh
Sponsored Links