16/12/2009

Successful presentation of political ontology by Eduardo Embry in the Bolivar Hall

Various Latin-American poets got together yesterday evening in the Bolivar Hall, in order to share with Eduardo Embry the launch of his poetry book Manuscritos que con el agua se borran (Manuscripts that fade away with the water) (Monta Avila Editorial Latin-America, 2009).

The Venezuelan Ambassador in London, Samuel Moncada, showed gratitude for the artistic work of Eduardo Embry and read one of the poems of his collection titled “Vivo Solo” (I live by myself), which reminds of the years the author lived in Venezuela.

Also, Embry recited several of his poems, among those were: “Hoy he visto una foto del Mío Cid Campeador de rodilla” (Today I saw a Picture of My Lord Master on his knees), “Ejemplo de un parto difícil” (Example of a difficult birth) y “Cuando yo me vine” (When I came).

“It’s an honor that Monte Avila published my book”, affirmed Embry, who furthermore added: “I wrote the majority of the poems that appear in this book during the 10 years that I lived in Cumana”.

Finally a number of talented Latin-American poets recited beautiful poetry, including: John Cuevas, “Zapatos viejos” (Old shoes) and “Te llamare paz” (I will call you peace); Jose Luis, “Calle Maipu” (Maipu Street) and “Clausura” (Closure); Juan Calle, “La piedra” (The stone) and Henry Bon, “Soy un pobre campesino” (I am a poor farmer).

Eduardo Embry was born in Valparaiso, Chile, in 1938, and his works have been published in important British journals.

Press Office of the Venezuelan Embassy in London, December 16, 2009