To date, he has published 50 books of poetry and prose, many of them translated into a dozen languages. In addition to his writing, Aridjis is also an environmental activist, journalist, former ambassador and former president of PEN International – the worldwide association of writers.
An undated photo of Mexican poet, environmental activist, and former President of PEN International.
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Source: The Guardian
“All happiness lasts but a moment, and the time that follows is only good for remembering what we have lost.”
-Mexican writer Homero Aridjis, born on this day in 1940
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