Alejo Carpentier
1904 - 1980
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Biography
Alejo Carpentier (1904-1980) was a Cuban novelist, essayist, and musicologist, widely considered one of the most influential figures in Latin American literature. He is known for his exploration of magical realism and his unique incorporation of historical and cultural elements into his works. Carpentier's writing often reflects his interest in the complexities of Caribbean identity and the impact of colonialism on the region. His novel 'The Kingdom of This World' is a notable example of his blending of historical events with fantastical elements.
Famous Quotes (5)
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The process of writing has something infinite about it. Even though it is interrupted each night, it is one single notation.
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One examines the plots from the point of view of eternity.
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As there is a use of useless things, there is a certain operatic quality in so much Latin American life.
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The marvelous is always beautiful, anything marvelous is beautiful, in fact only the marvelous is beautiful.
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For a novelist, a historian, a literary creative intelligence, it is not true that reality helps one. What really helps one is the sense of the marvelous.