"Literature is the most agreeable way of ignoring life."

Camilo Jose Cela (1916 - 2002)
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About Camilo Jose Cela

Camilo Jose Cela was a Spanish writer known for his contributions to literature, particularly for his novel 'The Family of Pascual Duarte,' which is considered a classic of Spanish literature. He was born in 1916 in Spain and grew up to become a prominent figure in the Spanish literary scene. Cela was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1989 for his mastery of narrative and linguistic innovations.

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