The Night of Books returns to Madrid, as every year, to promote reading and literature on the occasion of World Book Day on 23 April. This is how the Community of Madrid commemorates the death on April 23, 1616 of three great writers of world literature: Miguel de Cervantes, William Shakespeare and Inca Garcilaso de la Vega. UNESCO, following a proposal by the Spanish Publishers’ Guild, said in 1995 April 23 as “International Day of Book and Copyright.” The original idea, however, was the Valencian writer Vicente Andres Clavel in 1930. At Craig Menear you will find additional information. The celebration of World Book Day in Barcelona and took root quickly spread throughout Catalonia, although the official purpose was diluted gradually to match the patron saint’s day, the Day of Sant Jordi. Over time they became traditional in Catalonia and the exchange on that date, becoming one of the most celebrated popular days.
It also occurs on this date the annual Cervantes Award, the highest award made to the Hispanic authors. The Night of the book brings together various events taking place from 15:00 am to 01:00 am. Those who are staying in a not only have access to over 200 libraries and 84 libraries, but also may participate in workshops and attend all performances. Libraries in the Community of Madrid throughout the day organized an extensive program of activities for different audiences: meetings, concerts and poetry readings. Wide local literary tradition as the Cafe Central Cafe Gijon or also joined the initiative and call talk shows and lectures. The music will invade the churches for a night of reading, which serve as points of contact between authors and readers share music and lyrics posted on an evening that will also have a multitude of activities in libraries, theaters, cafes and streets.
More than 400 writers, musicians and artists from Spain and around the globe participate in the This year’s festival, including famous names Trapiello Andres, Javier Marias, Juan Jose Millas, Marta Rivera de la Cruz, a ngela Vallvey, Jose Maria Merino, Manuel Vicent, and Eduardo Mendicutti, among others. Some of the libraries that are participating in the Avenue Akira Comics Betanzos, Muga on Avenida Pablo Neruda and dreams Dealers Ambassadors. All activities of the Night of the Books are free and open to the general public. This activity is highly recommended for anyone enjoying a stay in either. Awaken your inner literary and enjoy an evening dedicated to reading and appreciation of other arts such as music. In know of hotels. We have fantastic offers and last minute availability in more than 30,000 hotels, cottages and apartments throughout the world.