A roundtable discussion held yesterday as part of the program for the 34th Havana International Book Fair (FILH 2026), currently taking place at the Línea y 18 Cultural Station, became a tribute to author Marilyn Bobes, whose works are considered a benchmark in Cuban literature.

During the event, held in the Nicolás Guillén Hall, writer Laidi Fernández de Juan noted that Bobes' work is defined by a combination of intelligent texts that call for close analysis of the dynamics of human relationships.

Basilia Papastamatíu, an Argentine writer based in Cuba, said that the author's foray into poetry is grounded in the use of patterns ranging from the classical to the more revolutionary, lending greater creativity to her verses.

She added that Bobes, who is also a journalist, employs elements that recreate a constant interplay between past and present, aimed at allowing readers to interpret the reality being portrayed.

In her remarks, Olga Marta Pérez commented that Bobes has the talent to connect with audiences through texts free of prejudice and marked by a distinctive literary touch that draws readers in and invites dialogue.

In her closing remarks, the honoree — one of the figures to whom FILH 2026 is dedicated — thanked everyone involved in organizing the event, which she said held great personal significance for her.

Among those in attendance were Luis Morlote Rivas, deputy head of the Ideological Department of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba; Marta Bonet, president of the Union of Writers and Artists of Cuba; Jaime Gómez Triana, vice president of Casa de las Américas; and Virgilio López Lemus, winner of the 2025 National Literature Prize, along with other notable figures and members of the general public.