Fernando Vallejo
Fernando Vallejo
Full Name and Common Aliases
Fernando Vallejo is a Colombian writer, novelist, and journalist.
Birth and Death Dates
Born on June 24, 1942, in Popayán, Colombia. Still active in his writing career as of this publication date.
Nationality and Profession(s)
Colombian national; Writer, Novelist, Journalist.
Early Life and Background
Fernando Vallejo was born into a family of modest means in the city of Popayán, Colombia. His early life was marked by the country's tumultuous history, including periods of social unrest and civil conflict. Vallejo's experiences during this time would later influence his writing, reflecting on themes of violence, identity, and human relationships.
Major Accomplishments
Vallejo has made significant contributions to Colombian literature as a writer and journalist. He is known for tackling complex subjects in his work, often exploring the human condition through the lens of politics and history. Some notable works include:
"El peso de la noche" (The Weight of Night): A novel that delves into themes of identity, family, and social responsibility.
"La buena vida" (The Good Life): A semi-autobiographical work exploring the author's own experiences as a child in war-torn Colombia.
Notable Works or Actions
In addition to his novels, Vallejo has written numerous essays and articles on politics, history, and culture. His writing often critiques societal norms and challenges readers to confront uncomfortable truths about human nature.
Impact and Legacy
Fernando Vallejo's work has had a lasting impact on Colombian literature and beyond. He is widely regarded for pushing the boundaries of narrative storytelling while maintaining an unwavering commitment to exploring the complexities of human experience.
Quotes by Fernando Vallejo
Fernando Vallejo's insights on:
Heaven and happiness do not exist. These are stories told by your fathers to justify the crime of having brought you into this world. What exists is reality, harsh reality: this slaughterhouse where we came to die, to kill and by the way kill the animal, our neighbor.
La humanidad necesita para vivir mitos y mentiras. Si uno ve la verdad escueta se pega un tiro.
Un cardenal afeminado no es un Príncipe de la Iglesia, es un travesti, y su sotana una bata: así la siente.
…no hay mezcla más mala que la del español con el indio y el negro producen changos, monos, simios…salen una gentuza tramposa, ventajosa, perezosa, envidiosa, mentirosa, asquerosa, traicionera, ladrona y asesina, esa es la obra de España la promiscua, eso es lo que nos dejó cuando se largó con el oro…
Fue el éxito de este curita pedigüeño haberse dejado llevar por su instinto, su espíritu limosnero, con el cual coincidía con lo más natural y consustancial de este país damnificado y mendicante, su vocación de pedir, que viene de lejos: cuando yo nací ya Colombia había perdido la vergüenza.
…un cardenal afeminado no es un príncipe de la Iglesia, es un travesti, y su sotana una bata: así la siente…
Ya ni se ríen: todo tesoro público que les entra a sus bolsillos sin fondos se les hace cosa natural.
… en este país por unos tenis uno se mata o se hace matar. Por unos tenis apestosos estamos dispuestos a irnos a averiguar a que huele la eternidad…esto es por un principio de justicia: aquel a quien se los van a robar cree que es injusto que se los quiten puesto que él los pagó; y aquel que se los va a robar cree que es más injusto no tenerlos…
