The article highlights the immense influence of Latin American writers from the 20th century, emphasizing their diverse backgrounds and the impact of their works on readers. It notes that while these authors had little in common at first glance, they shared a legacy influenced by earlier literary figures. Readers today are now presented with rich contexts and histories surrounding these writers, enhancing the reading experience. The phenomenon of their unique styles and themes, such as magical realism and intricate narratives, are celebrated as enduring contributions to global literature.
The phenomenon was unusual even for a medium as fond of offering unusual things as the novel: there's something dreamlike about the informal and capricious inventory of titles that even today remain glued to the hands of readers.
The advantage for contemporary readers who pick up Conversation in the Cathedral, or The Lost Steps, or Tres Tristes Tigres, or One Hundred Years of Solitude... is that they will have access to a wealth of endless information about authors.
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