Description: (Writer)
Edmundo Paz Soldán, a renowned Bolivian writer, is recognized for his significant contributions to the Latin American literary movement McOndo. Diverging from conventional magical realism, his works embrace modern realism and frequently delve into themes from a technological standpoint. He has garnered multiple awards for his writing and has resided in the United States since 1991. Serving as a literature professor at Cornell University since 1997, his professional trajectory underscores a commitment to examining contemporary themes through a distinctive literary perspective.