Carlos Wieder

poet

Carlos Wieder is a fictional character created by Chilean author Roberto Bolaño, prominently featured in his novella 'Távoli csillag.' Set against the backdrop of the Pinochet dictatorship and the 1973 Chilean military coup, Wieder is a cruel and dangerous poet who serves the oppressive regime. Through Wieder's life and poetry, Bolaño explores the unsettling connections between art, dictatorship, violence, and creation. The character represents the transformation of an artist into a brutal enforcer of the state, raising questions about the nature of true artistry and the moral responsibilities of artists in times of oppression.