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Julio Cortazar

Julio Cortázar was born in Brussels, Belgium to Argentine parents. He attended school in Argentina and went on to teach high school and translate literature. He moved to Paris on the eve of his debut publication, a short story collection titled Bestiario ("Bestiary") in 1951. Dissatisfied with the state of the Argentinian government under Juan Perón, Paris remained Cortázar's primary residence until his death, though he was an avid traveler, kept his Argentinian citizenship, and involved...

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Julio Cortazar Essays

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Julio Cortazar: Short Stories

Through our art mediums and our language, humans are always seeking ways to reproduce and make sense of our own perceptions. Julio Cortazar's short story “Blow-Up” explores the subjective nature of reality and the ways in which our perceptions...