Augusto Monterroso Quotes
History never stops. It progresses ceaselessly day and night. Trying to stop it is like trying to stop Geography.
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| Birth: | 21st December, 1921 |
| Death: | 7th February, 2003 |
| Nationality: | - |
| Profession: | Writer |
About
Augusto Monterroso Bonilla was a Guatemalan writer, known for the ironical and humorous style of his short stories. He is considered an important figure in the Latin American "Boom" generation, and received several awards, including the Prince of Asturias Award in Literature, Miguel Ángel Asturias National Prize in Literature, and Juan Rulfo Award.
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