FLIP 2012 launched in Brazil

For a decade now, the annual Paraty International Literary Festival ( known for short as ‘FLIP’ the initial of the Portuguese version of the title) has been an important feature on the South American scene. The event this year is running from 4th to 8th July in the beautiful coastal setting of Paraty, on the famous ‘Costa Verde’ just a couple of hours from downtown Rio.

This regular celebration of authorship attracts a wide range of artistic and literary talent from all around the world. Guests and visitors this year include Pulitzer Prize winner Jennifer Egan, Jonathan Franzen and Ian McEwan among many others. One of the central themes for discussion will be the celebrated Brazilian poet, Carlos Drummond de Andrade who will feature in the opening programme.

Book retailers throughout the town have been preparing for the event with materials in Portuguese and many other languages. As well as celebrating achievement in writing, of course, an important focus of ‘FLIP’ has always been on helping to boost broader literacy throughout Brazil. This is an important component of the long term success of the Country’s society and of course its Economy.
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