A Life Dedicated to the Classics at CaixaForum Palma

CaixaForum Palma hosts a profound conversation exploring the enduring influence and relevance of the Greco-Latin legacy through an exceptional life journey. 📚🏛️

Presented in a course format, this event offers an intimate perspective on the value of the humanities led by two distinguished scholars in classical studies.

📚 Una vida dedicada a los clásicos

📅 Friday, February 12, 2027

🕐 19:00

📍 CaixaForum Palma, Palma de Mallorca

🎟️ 6 €

📖 The value of the classical world from within

The session features an in-depth interview conducted by Francesc Casadesús with Jaime Siles Ruiz, Professor Emeritus of Latin Philology at the University of Valencia. Throughout the dialogue, they will discuss what it has meant to dedicate an entire lifetime to the study, teaching, and understanding of classical antiquity.

The conversation will examine how this devotion to the classical world has influenced Siles across multiple areas: his academic career, his personal journey, and his creative work as a poet. It provides an inspiring occasion to reflect on the lasting wisdom of ancient literature and its resonance today.

🏛️ Dialogue and humanist perspective

Francesc Casadesús and Jaime Siles Ruiz will exchange insights in an engaging setting, offering an enriching experience both for literature enthusiasts and for the general public interested in classical thought.

ℹ️ Good to know: Suitable for all audiences.

✨ An exceptional opportunity to discover the profound impact of the classics on the life and poetry of Jaime Siles.