Francisco Goldman

About the Author

Francisco Goldman is an acclaimed American novelist and journalist whose work vividly captures the complexities of Latin American politics, history, and personal narratives. Born in New York City to a Jewish-American father and a Guatemalan mother, Goldman spent formative years in Guatemala, experiences that profoundly shape his writing. He has taught creative writing at prestigious institutions like Columbia University and Trinity College, and his essays have appeared in outlets such as The New York Times Magazine and Harper's. Goldman's blend of meticulous research and lyrical prose has earned him awards including the Guggenheim Fellowship and the PEN/Malamud Award for short fiction. In The Interior Circuit: A Mexico City Chronicle, he offers an intimate portrait of Mexico's vibrant yet turbulent capital, weaving personal memoir with cultural observation to illuminate urban life and social unrest.