Javier Cercas at the Segovia Hay Festival: “Nobody said a word on 23-F because there was fear. That’s why EL PAÍS has undeniable merit”
The novelist and language academic has spoken with fellow novelist and newspaper journalist, Margaryta Yakovenko, about EL PAÍS' 50th anniversary and about his book ‘El periódico de la democracia’
Javier Cercas discussed his book El periódico de la democracia at a event in Segovia's Teatro Juan Bravo. The book was written to mark the 50th anniversary of EL PAÍS. Cercas described a unique aspect of the Spanish journalistic ecosystem, where notable writers often write for the press. He reflected on his own relationship with the newspaper, as both a columnist and a reader. Cercas emphasized the importance of humility for writers.
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