Elena Poniatowska Quotes
-
I believe that everything is political, and as such it should concern all of us. Authors who claim they don't deal with politics in their work are being naive, because even that is a political stance.
→ -
I write in order to belong.
→ -
I live to the rhythm of my country and I cannot remain on the sidelines. I want to be here. I want to be part of it. I want to be a witness. I want to walk arm in arm with it. I want to hear it more and more, to cradle it, to carry it like a medal on my chest. Activism is a constant element in my life, even though afterwards I anguish over not having written 'my own things.' Testimonial literature provides evidence of events that people would like to hide, denounces and therefore is political and part of a country in which everything remains to be done and documented.
→ -
Writers in Latin America live in a reality that is extraordinarily demanding. Surprisingly, our answer to these demands protects and develops our individuality. I feel I am not alone in trying to give their voice to those who don't have it.
→
Related Authors
-
Alma Guillermoprieto Journalist -
Rosario Castellanos Poet -
Angeles Mastretta Author -
Isabel Allende Writer -
-
Frida Kahlo Painter -
Gabriel Garcia Marquez Novelist -
Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador Head of Government of the Federal District -
Sandra Cisneros Writer -
Octavio Paz Poet -
Juan Rulfo Writer -
Álvaro Mutis Poet -
Leonora Carrington Artist -
Juan Goytisolo Poet -
Miguel de Cervantes Novelist -
Laura Esquivel Novelist -
Carmen Boullosa Poet -
Jose Emilio Pacheco Poet -
Carlos Fuentes Novelist -
Diego Rivera Painter