VOICED : Leonardo Padura escritor famoso poco visible en Cuba

Leonardo Padura, a celebrated Cuban writer known for his detective novels, has gained international acclaim with works translated into 20 languages. Despite his global recognition, he remains a low-profile figure in Cuba due to state-controlled media. His novel 'El hombre que amaba los perros' brought him fame by exploring the end of communist utopia through Trotsky's assassination. Padura values his Cuban roots, believing his writing is deeply connected to his homeland, and despite opportunities abroad, he chooses to stay in Cuba, where he feels he can truly write.

What is one of the reasons Leonardo Padura is well-known internationally?

• His work has been translated into 20 languages.

• He frequently appears on Cuban television.

• He writes science fiction novels.

• He is a famous Cuban musician.

Which novel brought Leonardo Padura international acclaim?

• The Man Who Loved Dogs

• The Cuban Detective

• The Spanish Spy

• The Lost Island

What significant historical event is depicted in Padura's novel 'El hombre que amaba los perros'?

• The assassination of León Trotsky

• The Bay of Pigs Invasion

• The fall of the Berlin Wall

• The Cuban Missile Crisis

Why does Padura choose to remain in Cuba despite opportunities to live abroad?

• He prefers the climate in Cuba.

• He believes his writing is deeply connected to his Cuban roots.

• He has no interest in traveling.

• He is not recognized outside of Cuba.

What does Padura say about his ability to write literature?

• He can write anywhere in the world.

• He can only write in Mantilla, his neighborhood in Cuba.

• He prefers writing in Spain.

• He finds it difficult to write in Cuba.