Julian Barnes: "I fear I will not see the United Kingdom back in Europe due to the fear of Nigel Farage and his ridiculous party"

Julian Barnes, the British author and recent winner of the Princess of Asturias Award for Literature, humorously addressed his audience in Oviedo. He discussed his latest novel, "Despedida," asserting it marks the end of his literary career, although he will continue writing articles. Barnes expressed his disappointment over Brexit, calling it a disaster and lamenting the lack of political courage to propose rejoining the EU. He reflected on his childhood experiences and the impact of literature on understanding human truth. With a legacy of 15 novels and various essays, Barnes emphasized the connection between his work and readers worldwide, recalling a moment in China when a reader related to his experiences.