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ⓘ About Carlos Fuentes
Carlos Fuentes was one of the most famous writers from Mexico, who was best known for his essays and novels based on the fiction genre. He was particularly popular among the Spanish speaking authors of the 20th century. Most of the writings of author Fuentes influenced the contemporary Latin literature of America. He himself was influenced by the popular writings of the famous authors such as Cervantes, Juan Rulfo, Thomas Mann, James Joyce, Alfonso Reyes, Balzac, Proust, Stendhal, Faulkner, etc. Almost all the books written by author Fuentes have been translated into the English language as well as many other foreign languages all over the world. Author Fuentes was born on November 11, 1928 in the Panama City, Panama.
All Book Series by Carlos Fuentes
Constancia and Other Stories for Virgins
Latest in the series · book 3 of 3 · published 1989
Juan Rulfo's Mexico
Series opener · book 1 of 9 · published 1984 Co-authored · Margo Glantz,Jorge Alberto Lozoya,Eduardo Rivero,Víctor Jiménez,E. Billeter
The Diary of Frida Kahlo: An Intimate Self-Portrait
Book 4 of 9 · published 1995
Frida Kahlo: National Homage 1907-2007
Book 8 of 9 · published 2008 Co-authored · Frida Kahlo,James Oles,Salomon Grimberg,Raquel Tibol
Fragile Demon: Juan Soriano in Mexico, 1935 to 1950
Latest in the series · book 9 of 9 · published 2008 Co-authored · Octavio Paz,Edward J. Sullivan
An Exploration of Horror: Foundations of Fear
Series opener · book 1 of 4 · published 1992 Co-authored · George R.R. Martin,Robert A. Heinlein,David G. Hartwell,Peter Straub,Richard Matheson,Daphne du Maurier,Clive Barker,Arthur Machen,Gerald Durrell
Foundations of Fear: Volume I: Shadows of Fear
Book 2 of 4 · published 1994 Anthology · Robert A. Heinlein,David G. Hartwell,Peter Straub,H.P. Lovecraft,Daphne du Maurier,Arthur Machen,Jean Ray,Harriet Prescott Spofford
Foundations of Fear: Volume II: Worlds of Fear
Book 3 of 4 · published 1994 Co-authored · George R.R. Martin,David G. Hartwell,Thomas Hardy,Gertrude Atherton,Thomas M. Disch,Elizabeth Engstrom
Foundations of Fear: Volume III: Visions of Fear
Latest in the series · book 4 of 4 · published 1994 Anthology · David G. Hartwell,E.T.A. Hoffmann,Richard Matheson,Philip K. Dick,Clive Barker,Octavia E. Butler,Gerald Durrell
Bordering Fires: The Vintage Book of Contemporary Mexican and Chicana and Chicano Literature
Book 9 of 10 · published 2006
? Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Carlos Fuentes?
Carlos Fuentes was one of the most famous writers from Mexico, who was best known for his essays and novels based on the fiction genre. He was particularly popular among the Spanish speaking authors of the 20th century. Most of the writings of author Fuentes influenced the contemporary Latin literature of America.
Which Carlos Fuentes series should I start with?
The best place to start is the Foundations of Fear Anthology series, the earliest of Carlos Fuentes's multi-book series: it opens with An Exploration of Horror: Foundations of Fear (1992) and runs to 4 books across 1992–1994, ending with Foundations of Fear: Volume III: Visions of Fear (1994).
How many books has Carlos Fuentes written?
Carlos Fuentes has 47 books catalogued in this guide, published between 1958 and 2022. 4 of them belong to 1 named series — the largest being the Foundations of Fear Anthology series with 4 books — and 43 are standalone titles, collections or anthologies.
In what order should Carlos Fuentes's series be read?
Read each series in publication order — the numbered entries in each series follow the year each book first appeared. Carlos Fuentes's series do not depend on one another, so they can be started in any order; by start date they are Foundations of Fear Anthology (1992–1994, 4 books).
How are Carlos Fuentes's books organised into series?
This guide splits Carlos Fuentes's 47 books into 1 named series and 43 titles that stand alone or appear only in collections: Foundations of Fear Anthology (4 books, 1992–1994).