Pupils in Year 12 study an aspect of literature alongside their study of Spanish language at A Level. This year Meesha is studying 'El coronel no tiene quien le escriba' by Gabriel García Márquez, a short novel set in a small Colombian town where a frustrated and stubborn Colonel, a veteran of the 'War of a Thousand Days', is still after thirty years waiting for the letter authorising payment of his war pension.The old man and his wife struggle against poverty and an authoritative government, and the narrative pays tribute to the resilience of human nature and man's will to survive in the face of heavy odds. Other books written by the same author are 'Crónica de una muerte anunciada' and, possibly his most famous novel, 'Cien años de soledad'. 

So that Meesha could experience a discussion at Higher Education level with an expert in this field, Mr Stephenson arranged for a Teams talk with Dr Nick Morgan from the University of Newcastle upon Tyne. The outcome was a fascinating discussion which has inspired her to read more widely about this author and other Hispanic writers who have contributed to modern Latin American culture.

Thank you so much Dr Morgan for a fantastic meeting.