José Agustín

Born

1944-08-19

Died

2024-01-16

Birthplace

Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico

Biography

José Agustín Ramírez Gómez (19 August 1944 – 16 January 2024), better known simply as José Agustín, was a Mexican novelist, short story writer, essayist and screenwriter. He is considered one of the most influential and prolific Mexican writers of the second half of the 20th century.