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Gabriel Garcia Marquez

Faulkner is a writer who has had much to do with my soul, but Hemingway is the one who had the most to do with my craft - not simply for his books, but for his astounding knowledge of the aspect of craftsmanship in the science of writing.

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Gabriel Garcia Marquez means that Faulkner deeply influenced his emotional and personal connection to writing, while Hemingway shaped his technical skills and understanding of writing as a precise craft. He values Hemingway not just for his stories, but for his exceptional expertise in the mechanics and discipline involved in writing well.

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