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What was Elena Poniatowska's first published book?
What was Elena Poniatowska's first published book?
Which language did Elena Poniatowska learn first?
Which language did Elena Poniatowska learn first?
What is Elena Poniatowska's favorite activity?
What is Elena Poniatowska's favorite activity?
What event in Mexico does Elena Poniatowska reference?
What event in Mexico does Elena Poniatowska reference?
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Which of the following authors is NOT mentioned as one of Elena Poniatowska's favorite writers?
Which of the following authors is NOT mentioned as one of Elena Poniatowska's favorite writers?
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What does Elena Poniatowska say to the interviewer, Axel, at the end of the conversation?
What does Elena Poniatowska say to the interviewer, Axel, at the end of the conversation?
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What is the title of Elena Poniatowska's first book, which she read in French?
What is the title of Elena Poniatowska's first book, which she read in French?
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¿En qué periódico comenzó su carrera como periodista Elena Poniatowska?
¿En qué periódico comenzó su carrera como periodista Elena Poniatowska?
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¿Cuál es el título de la colección de libros infantiles que empezó con 'Lilus Kus'?
¿Cuál es el título de la colección de libros infantiles que empezó con 'Lilus Kus'?
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¿Qué idioma aprendió Elena Poniatowska durante su infancia en Francia?
¿Qué idioma aprendió Elena Poniatowska durante su infancia en Francia?
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¿Cómo describe Elena Poniatowska su forma de leer?
¿Cómo describe Elena Poniatowska su forma de leer?
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¿Cuál es el tema que preocupa a Elena Poniatowska sobre la situación actual en México?
¿Cuál es el tema que preocupa a Elena Poniatowska sobre la situación actual en México?
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¿Qué frase en francés dice Elena Poniatowska al despedirse?
¿Qué frase en francés dice Elena Poniatowska al despedirse?
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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.