Carlos Fuentes
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Major Issues Major IssuesCarlos Fuentes’ fascination with revolution, transformation, and liberation has been observed in both his diplomatic and his literary careers. His writing is often studied in the context of the 1960s boom in Latin America literature, to which he was an important contributor. The past, present, and future of his native Mexico is the subject that dominates his life and work. Critics have discussed Fuentes’ presentation of Mexican culture, history, external relationships, national identity, and indigenous mythology. Fuentes’ innovative experimentation with time, space, perspective, and narrative structure has intrigued reviewers and scholarly critics. His work is often approached as an example of magic realism, and the postmodern influence of Jorge Luis Borges on his writing has been noted by both Fuentes and his critics. Author LinksThe Years with Carlos Fuentes
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