Luanda – Mayamba book publisher and Angola Writers’ Union are launching several literary works and a round table from 3 to 5 November to celebrate the 80th birthday of the Angolan writer Manuel Rui Monteiro.
The program includes the launching of the children's books "A Boneca de Trapos" and "A Alegria e a Girafa", the novels "Tio Jorge e outros quês" and "O Benguelense Boxeur".
Manuel Rui Alves Monteiro, born in central Huambo province on November 4, 1941, is an Angolan writer, author of poetry, short stories, novels and works for the theater.
Many of his works contain irony, comedy and humor about what happened after the independence of Angola.
He has published works such as "11 Poems in November", "Regresso Adiado Lisboa" and "Quem Me Dera Ser Onda", among other works.
Manuel Rui is a founding member of the Angolan Artists and Composers Union, the Angolan Writers Union and the Angolan Authors Society. He is the author of the lyrics of the Angolan National Anthem.
