Rosa Chacel: Autobiographical Hurricane

📍 Casa del Fester, C/ de la Biga nº 3, Benidorm

📅 Tuesday, 18 November 2025 – 🕡 6:30 PM
🎟 Free admission

Summary
The next event in the Agoraben Talks series invites us to explore the life and work of Rosa Chacel, one of the most intricate and enigmatic voices in 20th-century Spanish literature. Titled Autobiographical Hurricane, this talk by Esperanza Rodríguez will reflect on the recent exposure of deeply personal aspects of Chacel’s life, revealing long-hidden secrets now brought to light.

This unveiling contrasts with the complexity of her prose — simultaneously dark and brilliant — which demands attentive and thoughtful reading. The talk offers a guided approach to understanding both her literary and life context, while seeking to highlight the richness of her writing beyond biographical sensationalism. A unique occasion for literature and culture lovers to delve into the legacy of a writer who continues to inspire both admiration and debate.