Elena Poniatowska: Life and Literary Influences

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Elena Poniatowska is a renowned Mexican writer.
She began her career as a journalist at the Excélsior newspaper and published her first book, "Lilus Kus", in 1954, which started a collection called "Los Presentes" for children.
Elena Poniatowska's favorite writers are Juan Rulfo, Carlos Fuentes, Octavio Paz, and Carlos Monsiváis, as well as women like Rosario Castellanos, who was from Chiapas.
Her first book was "Les Malheurs de Sophie" (The Misadventures of Sophie), which she read in French because she lived in France.
Elena Poniatowska's native language is French, which she learned first, and later learned Spanish.
She expresses her admiration for the interviewer, Axel, saying he is handsome, sympathetic, and has an intelligent gaze.
Elena Poniatowska enjoys reading so intensely that she feels like she's floating, and her favorite "cloud" is being completely absorbed in a book.
She mentions the current tumultuous state of Mexico, referencing the disappearance of the 43 students from Ayotzinapa, and emphasizes the need to search for them.
Elena Poniatowska bids farewell in French, saying "Au revoir, mes chers amis, avez des figures très jolies rondes" (Goodbye, my dear friends, you have very lovely round faces).

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Get to know Elena Poniatowska, a renowned Mexican writer, and learn about her life, literary influences, and passions. Discover her favorite writers, her love for reading, and her thoughts on social issues.