The Embassy of Brazil in London has programmed a special evening with the writer Jorge Sá Earp.
Born in Rio de Janeiro, the poet, novelist, diplomat and storyteller Jorge Sá Earp has a unique writing style. With a Language Degree from Rio’s PUC, he has lived in Poland, Holland, Gabon, Belgium, Romania and Ecuador. He is the author of 15 books and is a member of PEN Brasil.
Jorge will be talking about his book Ponto de Fuga (Escape Point). The story revolves around four main characters, and is based in Brasilia, Brazil’s capital. Each chapter is narrated by one of the characters, as they tell their life stories, talking to the reader of their desires, musical tastes and sexual preferences, constructing their identity.
The book received the sixth Nestlé Brazilian Literature Award, when the judges were Brazilian Literary titans Jorge Amado, Antonio Callado and Roberto Drummond.
Don’t miss this special chance to meet Jorge Sá Earp face to face and hear him talk about his work.
When: 28 October
Time: 6pm
Where: Embassy of Brazil in London
Further information: http://londres.itamaraty.gov.br/en-us/meet_the_author:_jorge_sa_earp.xml
