Carlos Monsiváis
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Carlos Monsiváis Aceves (May 4, 1938 – June 19, 2010) was a Mexican philosopher, writer, critic, political activist,[2] and journalist.[3][4] He also wrote political opinion columns in leading newspapers within the country's progressive sectors.[5] His generation of writers includes Elena Poniatowska, José Emilio Pacheco, and Carlos Fuentes.[2][6] Monsiváis won more than 33 awards, including the 1986 Jorge Cuesta Prize (named after a fellow writer about whom he wrote a book),[5] the 1989 Mazatlán Prize, and the 1996 Xavier Villaurrutia Award.[2] Considered a leading intellectual of his time, Monsiváis documented contemporary Mexican themes, values, class struggles, and societal change in his essays, books and opinion pieces.[3][6][7][8] He was a staunch critic of the long-ruling Partido Revolucionario Institucional (PRI), leaned towards the left-wing, and was ubiquitous in disseminating his views on radio and television.[9][10] As a founding member of "Gatos Olvidados", Monsiváis wanted his and other "forgotten cats" to be provided for beyond his lifetime.[11][12]
Carlos Monsiváis | |
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Born | Carlos Monsiváis Aceves (1938-05-04)May 4, 1938 Mexico City, Mexico |
Died | June 19, 2010(2010-06-19) (aged 72) Mexico City, Mexico |
Occupation | Writer and journalist |
Nationality | Mexican |
Genre | Chronicle, Essay |
Literary movement | Generación del '68 (1968 Generation)[1] |
Notable works | Días de guardar (1971)[1] |
Notable awards | 1977 "Premio Nacional de Periodismo" Award (1977 "National Journalism Prize Award") 1998 "Prince Claus Award" 2006 "Premio Anagrama de Ensayo" (2006 "Anagram of Essay Prize") |