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Author: J. D. Torres Duarte

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J. D. Torres Duarte is a writer in Spanish and English. For most of his career, he has worked as a journalist in Colombia. He writes a fortnight literary column for the national newspaper El Espectador and his poetry has been published in Spanish-speaking magazines like ‘Otro Páramo’ and ‘Círculo de Poesía’.
  • A Wanderer With an Eye for a Spear

    A Wanderer With an Eye for a Spear

    In this thoughtful essay, J.D. Torres Duarte explores the nuanced concept of plotless novels through the lens of Peter Handke’s A Moment of True Feeling. Comparing works by Lispector, Beckett, and others, Duarte delves into how internal conflict and poetic reflection drive narrative in literature, challenging traditional notions of plot and epic storytelling.