literary event
[/ˈlɪtəreri ɪˈvɛnt/]
nounfemininepl: literary events / eventos literários
evento literário
1. A public gathering or organized occasion focused on literature, authors, or written works
The literary event featured readings from three celebrated authors.
O evento literário apresentou leituras de três autores celebrados.
2. A significant occurrence or happening in the world of literature
The publication of her debut novel was a major literary event.
A publicação de seu romance de estreia foi um importante evento literário.
3. A scheduled program such as a book launch, author talk, poetry reading, or literary festival
We attended a literary event at the bookstore last weekend.
Comparecemos a um evento literário na livraria no fim de semana passado.
In Brazil, literary events (eventos literários) are integral to cultural life, ranging from informal 'saraus literários' in neighborhoods to large-scale book fairs like the São Paulo International Book Fair. In the USA, literary events are common in bookstores, universities, and cultural institutions, serving as platforms for author promotion and reader engagement. Both cultures value these events as spaces for intellectual exchange and community building around literature.
Related Idioms & Phrases
a landmark literary event
a significant literary event
to host a literary event
to attend a literary event
a groundbreaking literary event
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