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Fernando del Paso
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| Born | Fernando del Paso Morante April 1, 1935 Mexico City, Mexico |
| Died | November 14, 2018 (aged 83) Guadalajara (Jalisco), Mexico |
| Language | Spanish |
| Nationality | Spanish |
| Notable awards | Premio Miguel de Cervantes (2015) |
Fernando del Paso Morante (born April 1, 1935 – died November 14, 2018) was a famous Mexican writer. He wrote many novels, essays, and poems. He is known for his unique writing style.
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Life and Career of Fernando del Paso
Fernando del Paso was born in Mexico City, Mexico. He studied economics for two years at the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM). Later, he moved to London, England. He lived there for 14 years. During this time, he worked for the British Broadcasting Corporation.
After London, he moved to France. There, he worked for Radio France Internationale. He also briefly served as the Consul General of Mexico. This is a high-ranking diplomat role.
Important Literary Works
One of his most important novels is Noticias del Imperio (1986). This title means "News from the Empire." The book tells the story of Maximilian and Carlota. They were a royal couple during the French Intervention in Mexico.
Fernando del Paso called this book a "historiographic" novel. This means it mixes history with storytelling. Instead of just one truth, the author shows many possible versions of events. This makes the reader think about history in a new way.
Honors and Recognitions
Fernando del Paso was a member of El Colegio Nacional de México since 1996. This is a very important group of Mexican artists and scientists. He won many international awards for his writing.
Library Named in His Honor
On May 14, 2007, the Universidad de Guadalajara honored Fernando del Paso. They named a large library and media center after him. This library is in Ocotlán, Jalisco, Mexico. It is called the "Biblioteca Fernando del Paso."
This library is the biggest in western Mexico. It has 120,000 books and can hold 800 people at once. It is a great place for students and readers.
Awards and Achievements
Fernando del Paso received many important awards for his literary work:
- Xavier Villaurrutia Award, 1966
- Rómulo Gallegos Prize, 1982
- FIL Literature Prize, 2007
- Alfonso Reyes International Prize, 2013
- Miguel de Cervantes Prize, 2015
Selected Books by Fernando del Paso
Here are some of the books Fernando del Paso wrote:
- Sonetos del amor y de lo diario (poetry, 1958)
- José Trigo (novel, 1966)
- Palinuro de México (novel, 1976; translated as Palinuro of Mexico, 1989)
- Noticias del Imperio (novel, 1986; translated as News from the Empire, 2009)
- Douceur & passion cuisine mexicaine (cookbook, París, 1991)
- Linda 67: Historia de un crimen (novel, 1995)
See also
In Spanish: Fernando del Paso para niños
