Quote by Carlos Fuentes

Literature overtakes history, for literature gives you more than one life. It expands experience and opens new opportunities to readers.

Literature overtakes history, for literature gives you more

Summary

This quote emphasizes the transformative power of literature and its ability to surpass the limitations of history. While history presents accounts of past events, literature provides readers with the opportunity to explore various lives and perspectives. Literature allows individuals to extend their own experiences, immerse themselves in different worlds, and broaden their understanding of the human condition. By offering new possibilities and expanding horizons, literature surpasses the boundaries of mere historical facts, amplifying the impact it has on its readers.

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By Carlos Fuentes

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