Oscar Hijuelos
Oscar Hijuelos
Oscar Jerome Hijueloswas an American novelist of Cuban descent. During a year-long convalescence from a childhood illness spent in a Connecticut hospital he lost his knowledge of Spanish, his parents' native language. He was educated in New York City, and wrote short stories and advertising copy...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionNovelist
Date of Birth24 August 1951
CityNew York City, NY
CountryUnited States of America
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When you write fiction, you can sort of invent more but also pack it with emotions that are very pertinent to you. Whereas with nonfiction, you have to be as factual as possible but also hopefully - also bring... emotional relevance to the piece.