Quote of the day by Javier Marías: Javier Marías had the unique gift of being able to make his readers ponder over issues that would have gone unnoticed otherwise. What could have been considered normal issues like love, betrayal, secrets, memory, and decisions become much more profound when told by Marías. With years of writing behind him, he became one of the best Spanish-language novelists of his era owing to his unique literary voice that attracted readers from across the world. He was born in Madrid on September 20, 1951, and was brought up in an environment rich in culture and intellectuality. His father, Julián Marías, was a respected philosopher of Spain, while his mother, Dolores Franco Manera, was an author and teacher. Some time of Javier's childhood was spent in the United States due to his father's problems during the reign of Francisco Franco.
Marías became a writer very early on in life. He actually wrote his first novel, 'The Dominions of the Wolf,' as a teenager, and the book was published in 1971. It is in the decades after that where he gained fame not only within but also outside of Spain. Some of his well-known books include 'A Heart So White', 'Tomorrow in the Battle Think on Me' and the large three-volume 'Your Face Tomorrow.' Marías' works tend to move at a very slow pace, as characters relive their conversations and experiences. Instead of rushing towards a solution, Marías encourages his readers to dwell within uncertainty.
