Argentine writer Samanta Schweblin visits Sofia University

Argentine author Samanta Schweblin visited Sofia University in Bulgaria to present her latest collection of short stories, “The Good Evil” (Dobroto zlo). The event, held at the university rectorate, was hosted by the Sofia University Cultural Center and officially opened by Rector Prof. Elitsa Stefanova.

During the meeting, Schweblin discussed her creative process, the role of fear in storytelling, and the evolution of literary genres. She also addressed contemporary topics such as fighting stereotypes and the future of reading and writing in the era of artificial intelligence. The session included a dialogue with writer Georgi Gospodinov and Assoc. Prof. Dariya Karapetkova.

Diplomatic representatives, including the acting ambassador of Argentina, the ambassador of Italy, and the acting ambassador of Portugal, were in attendance. Schweblin, a recipient of the National Book Award for Translated Literature and the Shirley Jackson Award, is well known for works such as “Seven Empty Houses” and her International Booker-nominated novels “Fever Dream” and “行き (Thousands of Eyes).”