Notes

AUTHORS OF LATIN AMERICAN LITERATURES

1. Gabriel Garcia Marquez:
- Gabriel Garcia Marquez was a journalist before becoming a novelist.
- His famous novel "One Hundred Years of Solitude" took him more than a year to write.
- Marquez's works were greatly influenced by his grandparents' stories and his experiences in his native Colombia.
- Notable works: "One Hundred Years of Solitude," "Love in the Time of Cholera," "Chronicle of a Death Foretold."

2. Carlos Fuentes:
- Carlos Fuentes served as a diplomat for the Mexican government in various countries, including the United States and France.
- Fuentes was also an essayist and cultural critic, addressing political and social issues through his writings.
- He co-founded the literary magazine "Revista Mexicana de Literatura" with fellow writer Emmanuel Carballo.
- Notable works: "The Death of Artemio Cruz," "The Old Gringo," "Aura."

3. Mario Vargas Llosa:
- In addition to being an acclaimed writer, Mario Vargas Llosa has also been involved in politics. He ran for the presidency of Peru in 1990 but was not successful.
- Vargas Llosa once punched fellow author Gabriel Garcia Marquez in a fit of anger during a public dispute. However, the two later reconciled.
- He has written in various genres, including novels, plays, and essays, showcasing his versatility as a writer.
- Notable works: "The Feast of the Goat," "Aunt Julia and the Scriptwriter," "The War of the End of the World."

4. Julia Alvarez:
- Julia Alvarez was born in the Dominican Republic but moved to the United States as a child due to political turmoil in her home country.
- She is known for exploring themes of cultural identity and the immigrant experience in her writings.
- Alvarez's novel "In the Time of the Butterflies" is based on the true story of the Mirabal sisters, who fought against the Trujillo dictatorship in the Dominican Republic.
- Notable works: "In the Time of the Butterflies," "How the Garcia Girls Lost Their Accents," "Yo!"

5. Paulo Coelho:
- Paulo Coelho initially pursued a career as a songwriter and wrote lyrics for famous Brazilian musicians.
- "The Alchemist" was not an immediate success when it was first published but gained immense popularity years later, becoming one of the most translated books in the world.
- Coelho is known for his spiritual and philosophical approach to storytelling, often incorporating elements of mysticism and self-discovery in his works.
- Notable works: "The Alchemist," "Brida," "Eleven Minutes."