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2007-04-23

April 23 - World Book and Copyright Day


Every year, you see, April 23 is regarded as a symbolic date for world literature as it marks the international day for books, known as the Worl Book Day.

By celebrating this Day throughout the world, UNESCO seeks to promote reading, publishing and the protection of intellectual property through copyright.

23 April is a symbolic date for world literature for on this date in 1616, Cervantes, Shakespeare and Inca Garcilaso de la Vega all died. It is also the date of birth or death of other prominent authors such as Maurice Druon, Haldor K.Laxness, Vladimir Nabokov, Josep Pla and Manuel Mejía Vallejo.

What are you expecting for? Let's read a book.


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