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Oscar Hijuelos
AuthorBooks · Second hand1951-2013
Oscar Jerome Hijuelos was an American novelist of Cuban descent, during a year-long convalescence from a childhood illness spent in a Connecticut hospital he lost his knowledge of Spanish, his parents' native language. He was educated in New York City, and wrote short stories and advertising copy.
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Titles
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Featured books
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Curiosities
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Curiosities about Oscar Hijuelos
Birth
1951
Death
2013
First book
1983
Years writing
30
Oscar Hijuelos was born in Manhattan in 1951, becoming a fundamental voice in American literature.
His most renowned work, The Mambo Kings Play Songs of Love, masterfully explores identity and music.
Throughout his prolific career, he wrote a total of 57 works that capture the essence of the Cuban-American experience.
His novels, such as Our House In the Last World, deeply portray life in New York and cultural heritage.
Hijuelos' legacy remains an essential reference for understanding the narrative of the Cuban community in the United States.