"Literature is a political act, not driven by utility, but by the essence of being human."
— José Baroja

January 1, 1970

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Original source: La literatura es un acto político, que no responde a lo utilitario, sino al ser humano como tal. Baraja, M. (2025, 25 julio). Entrevista a José Baroja | Terra Ignota. Terra Ignota. . Retrieved september 9, 2025.