Manuel Puig Quotes

A collection of quotes by Manuel Puig.

Manuel Puig, born on December 28, 1932, in Argentina, was a renowned novelist and playwright. He is best known for his innovative narrative techniques and exploration of popular culture and its impact on individuals. Puig began his writing career in the 1960s, during a time of political and social repression in Argentina.

His most famous work, "The Buenos Aires Affair," was published in 1967 and gained international recognition. Puig's unique storytelling style, using techniques such as stream of consciousness and collage, made his work distinctive and influential. He often explored themes of loneliness, desire, and identity, highlighting the struggles of individuals in repressive societies.

Puig's novels, including "Heartbreak Tango" (1969) and "Kiss of the Spider Woman" (1976), were widely acclaimed for their portrayal of complex characters and examination of human relationships. "Kiss of the Spider Woman" was later adapted into a successful film and stage play.

Throughout his career, Puig received numerous awards for his contribution to literature, including the National Prize for Literature in Argentina in 1994. He continued to write until his death on July 22, 1990, in Cuernavaca, Mexico. Puig's work continues to be celebrated for its creative narrative techniques and profound exploration of human emotions and society.

I like the beauty of Faulkner's poetry. But I don't like his

I like the beauty of Faulkner's poetry. But I don't like his themes, not at all.

I don't think humor is forced upon my universe it's a part o

I don't think humor is forced upon my universe it's a part of it.

We should try to understand our innermost needs. We shouldn'

We should try to understand our innermost needs. We shouldn't use irony to reduce their power.

I've never seen a worse situation than that of young writers

I've never seen a worse situation than that of young writers in the United States. The publishing business in North America is so commercialized.

What better model of a synthesis than a nocturnal dream? Dre

What better model of a synthesis than a nocturnal dream? Dreams simplify, don't they?

I am very interested in what has been called bad taste. I be

I am very interested in what has been called bad taste. I believe the fear of displaying a soi-disant bad taste stops us from venturing into special cultural zones.

In a country like France, so ancient, their history is full

In a country like France, so ancient, their history is full of outstanding people, so they carry a heavy weight on their back. Who could write in French after Proust or Flaubert?

If it's great stuff, the people who consume it are nourished

If it's great stuff, the people who consume it are nourished. It's a positive force.

My stories are very somber, so I think I need the comic ingr

My stories are very somber, so I think I need the comic ingredient. Besides, life has so much humor.

I'm not terribly happy about rock and roll. Certain rock mus

I'm not terribly happy about rock and roll. Certain rock music is uninspiring, numbing it makes you feel like an idiot.

I think cinema is closer to allegories than to reality. It's

I think cinema is closer to allegories than to reality. It's closer to our dreams.

Ironically, Latin American countries, in their instability,

Ironically, Latin American countries, in their instability, give writers and intellectuals the hope that they are needed.

It doesn't matter that the way of life shown by Hollywood wa

It doesn't matter that the way of life shown by Hollywood was phony. It helped you hope.

For someone who writes fiction, in order to activate the ima

For someone who writes fiction, in order to activate the imagination and the unconscious, it's essential to be free.

Most of the movies I saw growing up were viewed as totally d

Most of the movies I saw growing up were viewed as totally disposable, fine for quick consumption, but they have survived 50 years and are still growing.