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Quote by Jose Emilio Pacheco

“The novel since its origins has been the privatization of history... the history of private life ... and in that sense every novel is an historical novel.”

Quote by Jose Emilio Pacheco

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Jose Emilio Pacheco

Jose Emilio Pacheco, a renowned Mexican poet, was born on June 30, 1939, and passed away on January 26, 2014. His poetry, deeply influenced by the Latin American literary tradition, is known for its unique style and profound content. more

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