The Paris Book Festivalone of the most important literary events in France, in collaboration with the Center de Cultura Contemporània de Barcelona (CCCB), will hold a tribute to Mercè Rodoreda on April 17 at its main stage, the Grand Palais. This recognition coincides with the publication in French of his novels: Le Jardin sur la mer (Garden by the sea) i Rue des Camélias (Carrer de les Camèlies) translated by Edmond Raillard and published by Editions Zulma.
The event will consist of a round table with the participation of the Lebanese playwright Wajdi Mouawadthe French writer, musician and opera director Leonor de Récondoand the French actress Sophie Rodrigueswho will read fragments of Rodoreda’s work. The session will be moderated by the director of the Ramon Llull Institute, Anna Guitart.
The Festival du Livre de Paris is a literary event of international relevance dedicated to literature, which brings together authors, publishers, booksellers and readers every year with the aim of promoting reading and facilitating direct contact between authors and the public, through debates, presentations, signings and readings. Created in 1981 as Salon du Livre de Paris, it is organized by National Publishing Syndicate and last year it had the participation of nearly 1,200 authors from several countries and 114,000 visitors.
