Juan villoro sobre octavio paz biography

In one of his interviews, Villoro said that it is "not the role of the novelist to address issues as would a journalist, scientist, or historian."

So, what is the role of the novelist?

Villoro believes "a novelist can understand the world differently."

He said: "Imagination gives humans a very special insight into reality because it deals not only with what happens but also with what could happen.

This is an important way to study people's public, private and even secret lives."

"Historians and journalists must focus on facts, while writers can also delve into dreams, fantasies, and memories. They can rethink, make wild guesses, and explore the characters' psyches."

Passion for football

Villoro is known for his love of football, to the point that he wrote a book on the world's most popular sport entitled 'God Is Round'.

In this book, he presents the cultural connotations of football and how it is