Julio Cort‡zar

Julio Cortázar is widely celebrated for his innovative short stories, which often blur the lines between reality and fantasy, and for his experimental novel "Hopscotch," which can be read in multiple sequences.

Several of Julio Cortázar's works have been adapted into films, most notably "Blow-Up" (based on his short story "Las babas del diablo") and "Weekend" (based on "La autopista del sur").

New readers often find a good entry point in his collections of short stories, such as "Blow-Up and Other Stories" or "All Fires the Fire," before delving into his more experimental novels.