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“La de la Revolución Mexicana es una historia en la que mucho se mata y mucho se muere, en la que la vida humana parece valer muy poco y la supervivencia es tan accidental y casual como la muerte. Avitia rescata las frases en un corrido terrible: 'Como saben que en México se mata y que a diario se muere por acá'.”

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Book:Pancho Villa. Una biografía narrativa
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Pancho Villa. Una biografía narrativa

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Paco Ignacio Taibo II
Paco Ignacio Taibo II

Paco Ignacio Taibo II, born on January 11, 1949, is a renowned Mexican writer. His works span various literary genres, including novels, historical novels, and detective fiction. Taibo II is known for his profound insights into social issues and his in-depth research of Mexican history. more

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