Javier Cercas: The Weight of the Past, the Weight of the Future
Javier Cercas
Edinburgh Futures Institute
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Since the 90s, Javier Cercas has written regularly for Spain's leading newspaper, El Pais, bringing a novelist's depth to current affairs. Bridging past and present, Cercas' weekly column blends personal reflection with historical and moral exploration, offering a window into modern Spain. Today hear this iconic writer in conversation with Alexis Grohmann, Cervantes Chair at The University of Edinburgh, as they reflect on the past, present, and role of the author in shaping public debate.