"Literature overtakes history, for literature gives you more than one life. It expands experience and opens new opportunities to readers."
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Quotes by Carlos Fuentes
Carlos Fuentes was a towering figure in Latin American literature, born on November 11, 1928, in Panama City to Mexican parents. His work, which often explored themes of identity, history, and the complexities of modern Mexico, earned him international acclaim and several prestigious awards, including the Miguel de Cervantes Prize. Fuentes’ novels, such as "The Death of Artemio Cruz" and "Aura," delve into the intricacies of human experience, leaving a profound legacy that continues to influence writers worldwide. He passed away on May 15, 2012, but his literary voice endures.
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"Like all of Latin America, Mexico after independence in 1821 turned its back on a triple heritage: on the Spanish heritage, because we were newly liberated colonies, and on our Indian and black heritages, because we considered them backward and barbaric. We looked towards France, England and the U.S., to become progressive democratic republics."
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