“A short story relies on those values that make poetry and jazz what they are: tension, rhythms, inner beat, into unforeseen within foreseen parameters”
Quote by Julio Cortazar
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Julio Cortazar
Julio Cortázar, born on August 26, 1914, and died on February 12, 1984, was an influential Argentine novelist. Known for his unique narrative techniques and rich imagination, his works have had a profound impact on Latin American literature. more
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