“No, no era posible calcular la hondura del silencio que produjo aquel grito. Como si la tierra se hubiera vaciado de su aire. Ningún sonido; ni el del resuello, ni el del latir del corazón; como si se detuviera el mismo ruido de la conciencia.”
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Juan Rulfo was a Mexican writer known for his concise and profound literary style. His works, often set in the Mexican countryside, delve into the complexities of human nature, society, and culture. more
“I think you underestimate the appeal of blowing things up.”
“There was only the wind, and his warmth, and the boom of his powerful wings.”
“De wereld komt op zijn pootjes terecht: een boom heeft vele wortels.”