José Agustín

Writing

Born August 19, 1944 · Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico

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.