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Adolfo Bioy Casares

Adolfo Bioy Casares was an influential Argentine writer, renowned for his collaborations with Jorge Luis Borges. Born in 1914 in Buenos Aires, he was a master of speculative fiction and fantasy. His notable works include "The Invention of Morel" which is celebrated for its imaginative narrative and philosophical depth. Bioy Casares's contributions to literature earned him prestigious awards, solidifying his legacy as a key figure in Latin American literature.

Book summaries for books written by Adolfo Bioy Casares

Quotes

I prefer to think that the image is watching me.

Adolfo Bioy Casares

perspectiveperception

I am not happy. I am not unhappy. I am not anything.

Adolfo Bioy Casares

emotionsindifference

How can one locate what one does not know?

Adolfo Bioy Casares

knowledgeexploration

I am here, and the world is all around me.

Adolfo Bioy Casares

awarenessexistence

I am afraid of losing my soul.

Adolfo Bioy Casares

fearsoul

What does it matter where we are if you don't feel happy?

Adolfo Bioy Casares

happinesscontentment

I don't want to be immortal if I have to be like this.

Adolfo Bioy Casares

immortalityexistence

What we are looking for is within us.

Adolfo Bioy Casares

self-discoveryintrospection

I have to know the rules before I can break them.

Adolfo Bioy Casares

rulesrebellion

Memory is a great betrayer.

Adolfo Bioy Casares

memorydeception

There is nothing new under the sun.

Adolfo Bioy Casares

originalityrepetition

What joy is there in knowing that you are not real?

Adolfo Bioy Casares

realityexistence