Julio Cortázar

Julio Cortázar

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Julio Cortázar was an influential Argentine writer and translator known for his innovative narrative techniques and his contribution to the Latin American literary boom. His works, such as 'Hopscotch' and 'Blow-Up and Other Stories', often blend the fantastical with the everyday, reflecting his deep interest in the nature of reality and the act of storytelling itself.

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Julio Cortázar attempted a similar narrative style in 'Rayuela'.

Letras ilustres e islas solitarias
Listín Diario – oldest Dominican newspaper, est. 1889·Dominican RepublicDominican Republic· 2026-06-01
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Julio Cortázar was one of Susana Reisz's favorite authors, known for his significant literary contributions.

Susana Reisz: “Desde chica fui consciente de lo injusta que solía ser la situación de las mujeres”
El Comercio·PeruPeru· 2026-05-31
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Julio Cortázar was a close friend of Luisa Valenzuela and a significant figure in Argentine literature.

Luisa Valenzuela: “Para mí, escribir es avanzar hacia lo desconocido”
El Universal·MexicoMexico· 2025-12-15
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Julio Cortázar's works include the term 'andá rajá', meaning 'get out'.

Sergio Ramírez: El hilo invisible de la identidad latinoamericana
La Nación – main Costa Rican daily, est. 1946·Costa RicaCosta Rica· 2025-12-08
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Julio Cortázar is portrayed as a significant influence on Gonzalo Celorio's literary journey.

Celorio y la alegría de encontrar a Cortázar | Cultura
El País·SpainSpain· 2025-11-03
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Julio Cortázar was a prominent Argentine writer encountered during a trip to Amsterdam.

La eternidad por fin comienza un lunes
Clarín·ArgentinaArgentina· 2025-09-27
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Julio Cortázar gave the author a peripatetic interview and later another in Madrid.

Argentina imán (y Uruguay igual)
Clarín·ArgentinaArgentina· 2025-09-21
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Julio Cortázar worked as a translator at UNESCO after his Argentine passport was seized by the military.

Madrid boomt, es ist die Metropole der lateinamerikanischen Diaspora
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2025-08-09
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Julio Cortázar responded to Carlos Fuentes with an original story included in his letter.

Boom! As cartas entre García Márquez, Vargas Llosa, Córtazar e Fuentes | Livros
Público·PortugalPortugal· 2025-07-25
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Julio Cortázar is known for his influential work 'Rayuela', which significantly impacted Spanish readers in the 1960s.

Lecciones de crítica literaria: 10 piezas clásicas de José María Guelbenzu | Babelia
El País·SpainSpain· 2025-07-19
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Julio Cortázar's work is included in the Bienalsur project titled 'Rayuela'.

arte para un nuevo humanismo
Clarín·ArgentinaArgentina· 2025-07-06
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Julio Cortázar was a prominent writer who interacted with Fernando de Szyszlo in Paris.

Fernando de Szyszlo: 100 años del arte abstracto peruano | LUCES
El Comercio·PeruPeru· 2025-07-04
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Cortázar noted the paradox of memory, stating that 'memory is the faculty that forgets.'

Memoria cero
Clarín·ArgentinaArgentina· 2025-06-25
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Julio Cortázar's correspondence is discussed in relation to originality in literature.

Café del día: un texto original
El Nacional·VenezuelaVenezuela· 2025-06-21
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Julio Cortázar is highlighted as a key figure in the literary scene who faced neglect during a certain period.

Javier Serena y el nuevo boom hispanoamericano
Clarín·ArgentinaArgentina· 2025-06-01
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Julio Cortázar was a famous Argentine writer who commented on Castellini's boxing skills during his visit to the country.

Castellini, el boxeador que soñaba con ser disc jockey
Clarín·ArgentinaArgentina· 2025-05-13
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Gioconda Belli had the enormous pleasure and privilege of knowing Julio Cortázar when she was a juror for the Casa de las Américas Prize.

"El 70% de los libros de ficción es leído por mujeres"
Clarín·ArgentinaArgentina· 2025-05-11
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Julio Cortázar was an Argentine writer whose work was discussed in relation to the political climate of his time.

“Argentinos, a las cosas. A las cosas”
Clarín·ArgentinaArgentina· 2025-05-11
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Julio Cortázar is known for his influential works that contributed to the Latin American literary boom.

La puerta que se cierra
Listín Diario – oldest Dominican newspaper, est. 1889·Dominican RepublicDominican Republic· 2025-05-04
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Julio Cortázar is celebrated for his innovative narrative style in 'Rayuela'.

La puerta que se cierra tras la muerte de Mario Vargas Llosa
La Nación – main Costa Rican daily, est. 1946·Costa RicaCosta Rica· 2025-05-04
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Julio Cortázar was a renowned writer known for his influential works in literature, including 'Rayuela'.

Vuelve Cortázar y es poeta
Clarín·ArgentinaArgentina· 2025-05-04
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