“The great wheel of fire of ancient wisdom, silence and word engendering the myth of the origin, human action engendering the epic voyage toward the other; historical violence revealing the tragic flaw of the hero who must then return to the land of origin; myth of death and renewal and silence from which new words and images will arise, keeps on turning in spite of the blindness of purely lineal thought.”
Quote by Carlos Fuentes
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Carlos Fuentes
Carlos Fuentes, born on November 11, 1928 and died on May 15, 2012, was a renowned Mexican novelist. His works are characterized by deep social insight and a unique literary style, which have had a profound impact on Latin American literature. more
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