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The legacy of Carlos Fuentes

Brilliant, charismatic author publicized Latin America’s literary creativity

By David Carrasco

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  May 23, 2012

Carlos Fuentes was the whole package — that is the real secret of his fame and significance. A great writer of novels, a fine essayist, university professor, dashing diplomat, and critic of governments, he was also the best public speaker of all the Latin American writers. This combination of talents led to him becoming a living symbol and widespread communicator of the literary creativity of Latin America.

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