It s a very interesting scenario for a writer, an extraordinary mixture of cultures. You have the ancient city of the Aztecs, you have the colonial backdrop, and downtown, you have the postmodern city. You can even speak of a futuristic city. For example it has been used for many sci-fi movies. But I think it is a good place to write.
People have a very idealistic knowledge of intellectuals and writers.
It s, relatively speaking, a privileged position. Introduction Mexico City is the largest city in the world. It has inspired great books - but the difficulties of writing in such a city are immense. Here, through extracts and interviews, Mexican authors describe their complex relationship to Mexico City. I think this city is wonderful for a writer in many ways.