Juan Rulfo & Clara
The love letters of the author of "Pedro Páramo"
The great Mexican writer Juan Rulfo and Clara Aparicio, to whom he wrote hundreds of love letters during their long-distance courtship, collected in "Aire de las colinas."
01Why it matters
The sparing author of "Pedro Páramo" was, in private, one of the great love-letter writers in Spanish.
02The conflict
Distance and Rulfo's deep shyness.
03The iconic moment
"Clara: I have been left without you...", from his letters.
04What survived
"Pedro Páramo"; the letters "Aire de las colinas."
05Frequently asked questions
Why is the story of Juan Rulfo & Clara famous?
The sparing author of "Pedro Páramo" was, in private, one of the great love-letter writers in Spanish.
How does the story of Juan Rulfo & Clara end?
"Clara: I have been left without you...", from his letters. "Pedro Páramo"; the letters "Aire de las colinas."
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