Literary Boom

The Literary Boom was a period primarily in the late 1950s and 1960s when Latin American writers gained widespread international recognition for their innovative and influential works. This movement saw a surge in the publication and translation of novels, essays, and poetry that challenged traditional storytelling and explored social, political, and cultural issues. Writers like Gabriel García Márquez, Julio Cortázar, Mario Vargas Llosa, and others became prominent figures, contributing to a vibrant literary scene that changed perceptions of Latin American literature worldwide and influenced modern literary styles.