Alberto Chimal is one of Mexico’s most prolific authors. He has written over twenty books and his work comprises a variety of genres and forms, including the novel, the short story, the essay, experimental fiction, and children’s literature. He is also a sought-after clinician, lecturer, and teacher of creative writing. The recipient of numerous awards, his second novel, La torre y el jardín, was shortlisted in 2013 for the Rómulo Gallegos prize, one of the most prestigious in the Spanish language.