Lannan Readings & Conversations

Carlos Fuentes

Thursday September 13 2001

Carlos Fuentes is a novelist and essayist whose books include The Death of Artemio Cruz, A New Time for Mexico, Diana: The Goddess Who Hunts Alone, The Orange Tree, and The Years with Laura Diaz. Mr. Fuentes was born in Panama and educated in schools in Mexico, the United States, and various cities of South America. A diplomat who has served as Mexico's ambassador to France, he is currently a member of Mexico's National Commission on Human Rights. Mr. Fuentes has been honored with the Latin Civilization Award from the French and Brazilian academies.

Carlos Fuentes Bio and Cross Links


Michael Silverblatt, dubbed "the best reader in America" by Norman Mailer and "a national treasure" by Susan Sontag, is host and producer of public radio's premier literary talk-show Bookworm. Silverblatt, a Lannan audience favorite, has participated in more than 30 Readings & Conversations programs.

Michael Silverblatt Bio and Cross Links