Elena Poniatowska: Life and Literary Influences
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What was Elena Poniatowska's first published book?

  • Los Presentes
  • Lilus Kus (correct)
  • Les Malheurs de Sophie
  • The Misadventures of Sophie
  • Which language did Elena Poniatowska learn first?

  • German
  • Spanish
  • English
  • French (correct)
  • What is Elena Poniatowska's favorite activity?

  • Journalism
  • Reading (correct)
  • Teaching
  • Writing
  • What event in Mexico does Elena Poniatowska reference?

    <p>The disappearance of the 43 students from Ayotzinapa</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following authors is NOT mentioned as one of Elena Poniatowska's favorite writers?

    <p>Gabriel García Márquez</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Elena Poniatowska say to the interviewer, Axel, at the end of the conversation?

    <p>You have a very handsome face</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the title of Elena Poniatowska's first book, which she read in French?

    <p>Les Malheurs de Sophie</p> Signup and view all the answers

    ¿En qué periódico comenzó su carrera como periodista Elena Poniatowska?

    <p>Excélsior</p> Signup and view all the answers

    ¿Cuál es el título de la colección de libros infantiles que empezó con 'Lilus Kus'?

    <p>Los presentes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    ¿Qué idioma aprendió Elena Poniatowska durante su infancia en Francia?

    <p>Francés</p> Signup and view all the answers

    ¿Cómo describe Elena Poniatowska su forma de leer?

    <p>Leer en las nubes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    ¿Cuál es el tema que preocupa a Elena Poniatowska sobre la situación actual en México?

    <p>La desaparición de los 43 normalistas de Ayotzinapa</p> Signup and view all the answers

    ¿Qué frase en francés dice Elena Poniatowska al despedirse?

    <p>Au revoir, mes chers amis, avez des figures très jolies rondes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    • Elena Poniatowska is a renowned Mexican writer.
    • She began her career as a journalist at the Excélsior newspaper and published her first book, "Lilus Kus", in 1954, which started a collection called "Los Presentes" for children.
    • Elena Poniatowska's favorite writers are Juan Rulfo, Carlos Fuentes, Octavio Paz, and Carlos Monsiváis, as well as women like Rosario Castellanos, who was from Chiapas.
    • Her first book was "Les Malheurs de Sophie" (The Misadventures of Sophie), which she read in French because she lived in France.
    • Elena Poniatowska's native language is French, which she learned first, and later learned Spanish.
    • She expresses her admiration for the interviewer, Axel, saying he is handsome, sympathetic, and has an intelligent gaze.
    • Elena Poniatowska enjoys reading so intensely that she feels like she's floating, and her favorite "cloud" is being completely absorbed in a book.
    • She mentions the current tumultuous state of Mexico, referencing the disappearance of the 43 students from Ayotzinapa, and emphasizes the need to search for them.
    • Elena Poniatowska bids farewell in French, saying "Au revoir, mes chers amis, avez des figures très jolies rondes" (Goodbye, my dear friends, you have very lovely round faces).

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    Get to know Elena Poniatowska, a renowned Mexican writer, and learn about her life, literary influences, and passions. Discover her favorite writers, her love for reading, and her thoughts on social issues.

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