Fernando del Paso (1935–2018)

Fernando del Paso Morante was born in Mexico City, Mexico on April 1, 1935. He worked as a diplomat, journalist, and advertising copywriter. As a writer, he published novels, volumes of essays, and volumes of poetry. His novels included José Trigo, Palinuro of Mexico, and News from the Empire. His collection of sonnets was entitled Sonetos de lo Diario. In 2015, he won the Miguel de Cervantes Prize. He died on November 14, 2018 at the age of 83. (Bowker Author Biography) — biography from News from the Empire… (lisätietoja)