Embajada del Perú organizó panel de discusión sobre la vida y obra de Julio Ramón Ribeyro
Nota InformativaSe celebró el legado literario, diplomático y personal del icónico escritor peruano Julio Ramón Ribeyro
29 de octubre de 2024 - 6:00 p. m.
El embajador Ignacio Higueras inauguró el evento, creando el ambiente ideal para un fascinante debate sobre la vida y obra de Ribeyro. Se resaltó la importante influencia de las calles y barrios de Lima en los años 50, así como las temáticas universales de la soledad, la desilusión y la resiliencia en la obra del autor, y su vigencia hasta hoy en día. También se hizo especial mención de la labor del autor en la diplomacia peruana, habiendo participado como agregado cultural en París y luego como Consultor y Embajador del Perú ante la UNESCO.
Tuvimos el honor de contar con la presencia de tres distinguidos ponentes: el autor y periodista Renato Cisneros, el académico Luis Rebaza y Alejandra de la Puente, sobrina nieta y filántropa de Ribeyro. Los panelistas exploraron la íntima relación entre la vida personal de Ribeyro y su obra, ahondando en la inspiración de los ejes principales de sus obras, especialmente sus cuentos: la marginalidad social, apatía, desesperanza y desilusión. Juntos, dieron vida al impacto de Ribeyro en la literatura latinoamericana, recordándonos su singular perspectiva sobre la experiencia humana. Una noche de literatura, recuerdos e inspiración.
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Ambassador Ignacio Higueras opened the event, creating the ideal atmosphere for a fascinating discussion about Ribeyro's life and work. The important influence of the streets and neighborhoods of Lima in the 1950s was highlighted, as well as the universal themes of loneliness, disillusionment, and resilience in the author's work, which remain relevant today. Special mention was also made of the author's work in Peruvian diplomacy, having served as a cultural attaché in Paris and later as Peru's Consultant and Ambassador to UNESCO.
We were honored to have three distinguished speakers: author and journalist Renato Cisneros, academic Luis Rebaza, and Alejandra de la Puente, Ribeyro's great-niece and philanthropist. The panelists explore the intimate relationship between Ribeyro's personal life and his work, delving into the inspiration behind the main themes of his works, especially his short stories: social marginalization, apathy, hopelessness, and disillusionment. Together, they brought to life Ribeyro's impact on Latin American literature, reminding us of his unique perspective on the human experience. An evening of literature, memories, and inspiration.
We were honored to have three distinguished speakers: author and journalist Renato Cisneros, academic Luis Rebaza, and Alejandra de la Puente, Ribeyro's great-niece and philanthropist. The panelists explore the intimate relationship between Ribeyro's personal life and his work, delving into the inspiration behind the main themes of his works, especially his short stories: social marginalization, apathy, hopelessness, and disillusionment. Together, they brought to life Ribeyro's impact on Latin American literature, reminding us of his unique perspective on the human experience. An evening of literature, memories, and inspiration.