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One of the first things that occurs in totalitarian regimes, as we saw with research, such as Hitler and Stalin et al., is the act of abhorring culture, of banning and burning books.
— Margo Glantz
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About Margo Glantz
Margo Glantz Shapiro (Spanish pronunciation: ˈmaɾ.ɣo ˈɣlants; born January 28, 1930) is a writer, essayist, critic and academic who lives in Mexico. She has been a member of the Academia Mexicana de la Lengua since 1995. She is a recipient of the FIL Award.
About Margo Glantz
Margo Glantz Shapiro (Spanish pronunciation: ˈmaɾ.ɣo ˈɣlants; born January 28, 1930) is a writer, essayist, critic and academic who lives in Mexico. She has been a member of the Academia Mexicana de la Lengua since 1995. She is a recipient of the FIL Award.
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