Palinuro of Mexico
novel by Paso
Also known as: “Palinuro de México”
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Palinuro of Mexico is a humorous and experimental novel by Mexican author Fernando del Paso, published in 1977. The novel is known for creating a semimagical universe and is considered a significant work in Mexican literature. Del Paso, influenced by writers like James Joyce and William Faulkner, was celebrated for his lengthy and often humorous novels that explored Mexican culture and history. He received the prestigious Cervantes Prize in 2015 for his literary contributions.
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