Revueltas, José, 1914-1976

Author and political activist José Revueltas was born on November 20, 1914 in Durango, Mexico and died on April 14, 1976 in Mexico City. As an adolescent Revueltas became involved in leftist political activities with the Partido Comunista Mexicano. Later he wrote and published numerous short stories, novels, and plays. Revueltas taught at Mexico's National University where he was active in student political groups and was imprisoned for his involvement in the October 2, 1968 Tlatelolco demonstrations.

From the description of José Revueltas Papers, 1906-2010. (University of Texas Libraries). WorldCat record id: 760010544

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