What is elana garro?

Elena Garro (1916-1998) was a Mexican writer, feminist, and political activist. She was born in Mexico City to middle-class parents, and began writing at a young age. She published her first novel, Recollections of Things to Come, in 1963, which is considered to be a masterpiece of Mexican literature. Her other published works include The Week of Colors (1964), The Tree (1979), and Family Portrait (1983).

Garro was also an activist, and was involved in political movements throughout her life. She joined the Mexican Communist Party in the early 1940s, and was involved in the student movement in the 1960s. Garro was also an advocate for women's rights and was involved in the feminist movement in Mexico. She was arrested several times for her political activities, and was eventually forced to flee to Paris in 1974, where she lived in exile for several years.

Garro's work is known for its exploration of themes such as repression, exile, and gender inequality. She is considered to be one of the most important writers of the 20th century in Mexico, and her writings have influenced generations of Mexican writers and feminists.