Manuel Puig

Manuel Puig was an Argentine novelist and playwright, known for blending popular culture with literary fiction. His works often explore themes of sexuality, identity, and social change, using innovative narrative techniques like film scripts and dialogues. Puig’s most famous novel, *Hopscotch*, experiments with non-linear storytelling, inviting readers to choose their path through the story. He challenged traditional storytelling boundaries, making his work influential in Latin American literature and beyond. Puig’s writing is characterized by its emotional depth, cultural references, and pioneering style, establishing him as a significant figure in 20th-century literary history.