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Jorge Ibargüengoitia

Mexican writer (1928–1983)

  • Fame53.7
  • Momentum8.1
  • Wikipedia3.1K
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Lived 1928–1983, aged 55Mexico
MexicoMexicoWritersWriter / Author
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    21 languages
    Cross-language footprint
  • Era
    1928–1983
    Aged 55
  • Known for
    Dangerous Game
    1967
Summary
Updated 2026-06-24

Jorge Ibargüengoitia Antillón was a Mexican novelist and playwright who achieved great popular and critical success with his satires, three of which have appeared in English: The Dead Girls, Two Crimes, and The Lightning of August. His plays include Susana y los Jóvenes and Ante varias esfinges, both dating from the 1950s. His work also includes short stories and chronicles. He is considered one of the most influential writers in Latin American literature.

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53.7
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Momentum8.1
Historical18.3
Now attention44.9
Source confidence65.0
Completeness75.0
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