The writings of Carlos Fuentes—a Mexican novelist and playwright who combines a deep awareness of history and national identity with experimental narrative techniques to develop his themes—have had a powerful effect on contemporary Latin American literature. In this program, Fuentes, the son of a diplomat, discusses subjects such as the influence of politics on his life, his deep feelings for Mexico, and his writing career, which has brought him international acclaim. (Spanish, 28 minutes)

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