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Paradiso

by Jose Lezama Lima · first published 1966

Recommended by 1 person Oscar Hijuelos

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Oscar Hijuelos American novelist (1951–2013)
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One of five picks in the 2011 Five Books interview “The best books on Cuba”.

The best books on Cuba Interviewfivebooks.com Five Books · 21 Jul 2011 · checked 12 Nov 2026

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