He was pretty much pinned down by a few rowboats filled with firecrackers.
Humberto Fontova reveals the inglorious details (as is usually the case, the facts of Che’s life turn out to be at least as farcical – if not more so - as my fictional yarns about the man).
H/T: Babalú
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I may have previously recommended Don Quixote, USA by Richard Powell. If not, I do so now. Fiction, very satirical, and always apt whenever the topic is Caribbean or South/Central American revolutionary politics.
ReplyDeleteAnd I realize it quite possible that it did find its way to the shelves of the Paco library, and even was reviewed whilst I was out of circulation.
If so, um... disregard my previous.
No, I haven't read it, but I do recall your mentioning it; however, I had forgotten. Thanks for recommending it again (I'll remember, this time!)
ReplyDeleteI wonder... even though it is not my particular business... why the inestimable Pacospeare does not write a comprehensive biography of Che Guevara. A real one, warts and all (although I absolutely adore the Chronicles and believe wholeheartedly that they are true). Writing in his free time when he's not entertaining us, of course, because I feel he has, under his fedora, the basic layout of facts.
ReplyDeleteChe the T-Shirt needs to be taken down. Somebody needs to take him down.
Rebecca: Humberto Fontova has saved me the trouble.
ReplyDeleteHaving read Fontova's book I can vouch for Paco's high rating. He gives Che's reputation the flaying it deserves.
ReplyDeleteHe collects a few other scalps along the journey. Would that Carlos Santana had the self-awareness to hang his head in shame.
RebeccaH -- Regarding that Caliban on Language piece; drop me an e and I'll send you the full text.
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