"Solitude is the profoundest fact of the human condition."

Octavio Paz (1914 - 1998)
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About Octavio Paz

Octavio Paz was a Mexican poet, writer, and diplomat. He is considered one of the most influential figures in Latin American literature. Paz's work often touched on themes of Mexican identity, cultural diversity, and existentialism. His poetry and essays earned him international acclaim, including the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1990.

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