Kelly, Guillermo Patricio (1922–2005)
Argentine activist and left-wing politician who led the Nationalist Liberation Alliance from 1953 to 1955.
Kohon, David J. (1929–2004)
Argentine director, screenwriter, and cinematographer, three-time winner of the Premio Cóndor de Plata.
Kuhn, Rodolfo (1934–1987)
Argentine film director, writer, and producer who served as a judge at the 1974 Berlin Film Festival.
Lafforgue, Jorge (1935–)
Argentine writer, literary critic, and professor of philosophy who has taught and lectured throughout Latin America and in the United States, Europe, and Asia.
Lamport, William (1611–1659)
Irish Catholic pirate and adventurer, put to death after attempting to lead a rebellion against the Spanish Crown in Mexico.
Leguisamo, Irineo (1903–1985)
Uruguayan jockey, well known for his races both in Uruguay and Argentina.
Leñero, Vicente (1933–2014)
Mexican novelist, playwright, and journalist, known for a stage adaptation of Oscar Lewis’s The Children of Sanchez.
Lewin, Boleslao (1908–1988)
Polish-born historian and professor who fled to South America in the 1930s to escape the pogroms in Europe.
Lewis, Oscar (1914–1970)
American anthropologist, known for studies of poverty and living conditions in Latin America such as The Children of Sanchez.
Lezama Lima, José (1910–1976)
Cuban writer and poet, a major figure in Latin American literature, known for developing a baroque style.
López Jordán, Ricardo (1822–1889)
Uruguay-born Argentine politician and soldier who led a series of unsuccessful revolutions against the government of Buenos Aires.
López Merino, Francisco (1904–1928)
Argentine poet and writer belonging to the Committee of Young Intellectuals for Yrigoyen, led by Jorge Luis Borges, and who committed suicide at the age of 23.
López, Vicente Fidel (1815–1903)
Argentine politician, lawyer, and historian, remembered for important texts on the history of Argentina.
Ludmer, Josefina (1939–2016)
Argentine writer, literary critic, and professor, won several awards for contributions to literary theory.
Lugones, Leopoldo (1874–1938)
Argentine journalist, poet, short-story writer, and novelist, known for historically detailed works such as La Guerra Gaucha.
Lugones, Pirí (1925–1978)
Argentine writer, editor, translator, and journalist who disappeared after being kidnapped by the military dictatorship.
Luna, Félix (1925–2009)
Argentine writer, professor, historian, and lyricist, known for several important books examining stages in Argentina’s political history.
Lynch, Marta (1925–1985)
Argentine writer of short stories and novels whose books became popular bestsellers throughout Latin America.
Madariaga, Francisco (1927–2000)
Argentine poet influenced by surrealism, widely anthologized and translated into several languages.
Mallea, Eduardo (1903–1982)
Argentine critic, writer, and diplomat who served as editor of the daily newspaper La Nación.
Mansilla, Lucio (1831–1913)
Argentine military general, politician, and writer who served as governor of the province of Chaco.
Mariani, Roberto (1893–1946)
Argentine short-story writer, novelist, and poet, known for his anarchist works and critiques of elitism.
Mármol, José (1817–1871)
Argentine writer, politician, and librarian who served as director of Argentina’s National Library.
Martel, Julián (1867–1896)
Argentine writer, poet, and journalist, associated with modernism and naturalism, who completed a small number of works before dying of an illness in his late twenties.
Martínez Estrada, Ezequiel (1895–1964)
Argentine poet, biographer, short-story writer, and critic, known for his opposition to Perón and support of the Cuban Revolution.
Martínez, Tomás Eloy (1934–2010)
Argentine writer, journalist, and professor of literature, director of major publications such as Panorama.
Masotta, Oscar (1930–1979)
Argentine critic, essayist, and psychoanalyst, known for extensive studies on the work of Jacques Lacan.
Molina, Enrique (1910–1996)
Argentine poet and painter, known in both media for works influenced by surrealism.
Mondolfo, Rodolfo (1877–1976)
Italian philosopher who escaped Europe in 1938, becoming a professor in Córdoba and Tucumán, Argentina.
Moreno, Nahuel (1924–1987)
Argentine revolutionary leader, actively involved in the Trotskyist movement.
Moyano, Daniel (1930–1992)
Argentine writer and literary critic, forced to go into exile in Spain in order to escape the military dictatorship.
Nieto, Chango (1943–2008)
Argentine singer-songwriter and folk musician, both critically acclaimed and prolific, recording over 600 songs.
Onetti, Juan Carlos (1909–1994)
Uruguayan short-story writer and novelist, a key figure in Latin American literature and member of the Generation of ’45.
Onganía, Juan Carlos (1914–1995)
Argentine military officer who became President of Argentina from 1966 to 1970 after leading a successful coup d’état.
Orgambide, Pedro (1929–2003)
Argentine writer, playwright, and essayist, forced to leave for Mexico to escape the military dictatorship.
Ortega y Gasset, José (1883–1955)
Spanish liberal philosopher, professor, and essayist, known for his analyses of politics and culture during a period of political upheaval in Spain.
Ortiz, Juan Laurentino (1896–1978)
Argentine poet, known for works exploring poverty and the landscape of his home province of Entre Ríos.
Palacios, Alfredo (1880–1965)
Argentine lawyer and socialist politician, known for passing labor reform laws while serving as a senator.
Paso, Fernando del (1935–)
Mexican novelist, poet, and essayist, winner of the Cervantes Prize, known for developments in the historical novel.
Peicovich, Esteban (1929–)
Argentine poet, critic, and journalist, known for conducting important interviews with figures such as Juan Perón and Jorge Luis Borges.
Perciavalle, Carlos (1941–)
Uruguayan actor, producer, and comedian, performing in such works as La Cage aux Folles.
Perón, Juan (1895–1974)
Argentine officer and politician, considered a dictator by some and a populist icon by others, who served as President of Argentina from 1946 to 1955 and from 1973 to 1974.
Peyrou, Manuel (1902–1974)
Argentine novelist, short-story writer, and critic, a friend of Jorge Luis Borges, known for works exploring the detective genre.
Pezzoni, Enrique (1926–1989)
Argentine poet, translator, writer, professor, and literary critic, known for important essays on the literature of Latin America and the United States.
Piazzolla, Astor (1921–1992)
Argentine composer and bandoneon player, known for his virtuosic performances and his major impact on the genre of tango music.
Pivel Devoto, Juan E. (1910–1997)
Uruguayan politician and historian who served as Uruguay’s Minister of Public Instruction from 1963 to 1967.
Poletti, Syria (1917–1991)
Italian-born Argentine novelist and short-story writer, remembered particularly for her stories for children.
Pucciarelli, Eugenio (1907–1995)
Argentine writer and philosopher who taught in Buenos Aires, Tucumán, and La Plata.
Pugliese, Osvaldo (1905–1995)
Argentine musician and composer, considered an important figure in the development of the tango genre.
Puig, Manuel (1932–1990)
Argentine writer whose early novels, influenced by film and television, bear similarities with pop art.
Rivera, Andrés (1928–2016)
Argentine writer and journalist, known for historical novels dealing with Argentina’s political history.
Rivero, Edmundo (1911–1986)
Argentine singer, guitarist, and composer, known for his contributions to the tango genre and international touring performances.
Roa Bastos, Augusto (1917–2005)
Paraguayan short-story writer, novelist, screenwriter, and journalist, a recipient of the Cervantes Prize, known for works dealing with political upheaval in Latin America.
Rodríguez Monegal, Emir (1921–1985)
Uruguayan scholar, critic, and professor, known for founding the publication Mundo Nuevo and teaching contemporary literature at Yale University.
Romano, Eduardo (1938–)
Argentine writer, poet, literary critic, and professor, teaching classes on popular culture and literature at the University of Buenos Aires.
Rosas, Juan Manuel de (1793–1877)
Argentine military officer and politician, known for wealth and authoritarian power, who served as governor of Buenos Aires Province from 1829 to 1832 and 1835 to 1852.
Rovira, Eduardo (1925–1980)
Argentine bandoneon player, known as a prolific composer of tangos and chamber music.
Rozenmacher, Germán (1936–1971)
Argentine writer and playwright, known for novels such as Cabecita negra that dealt with Peronism and Jewish tradition.
Rozitchner, León (1924–2011)
Argentine professor and philosopher, known for works on politics, psychoanalysis, and religion.
Rulfo, Juan (1917–1986)
Mexican novelist, short-story writer, and photographer, known for the stories in his collection The Plain in Flames.
Sabato, Ernesto (1911–2011)
Argentine writer, physicist, and painter, a major figure in Latin American literature, who led CONADEP in investigating crimes committed during the military dictatorship.
Sáenz, Dalmiro (1926–2016)
Argentine short-story writer, novelist, and playwright, known for sarcastic and absurdist works.
Saer, Juan José (1937–2005)
Argentine novelist and scholar, the son of Syrian immigrants, considered one of the most important writers of his generation.
Salas Subirat, José (1890–1975)
Argentine writer and translator, best remembered for completing the first Spanish translation of James Joyce’s Ulysses.
Salgán, Horacio (1916–2016)
Argentine tango musician, considered one of the central figures of his generation in popular music.
Salinas, Pedro (1891–1951)
Spanish poet, critic, and professor, part of the Generation of ’27 and an important influence on Jorge Guillén.
Sánchez-Albornoz, Claudio (1893–1984)
Spanish historian and politician, an important figure in the Second Spanish Republic.
Sánchez-Albornoz, Nicolás (1926–)
Spanish historian and professor, son of Claudio Sánchez-Albornoz, who was exiled to Argentina following Francisco Franco’s rise to power.
Sánchez, Néstor (1935–2003)
Argentine writer and translator, a friend of Julio Cortázar, known for an extravagant and experimental style.
Sarmiento, Domingo (1811–1888)
Argentine politician, writer, and intellectual who served as Argentina’s seventh president, from 1868 to 1874.
Sazbón, José (1937–2008)
Argentine academic and intellectual, known for his work on Marxism and German literature.
Solar, Xul (1887–1963)
Argentine writer, painter, and sculptor, a friend of Jorge Luis Borges, known for creating imaginary languages.
Sosa, Mercedes (1935–2009)
Argentine singer, known throughout Latin America for popular folk songs.
Szpunberg, Alberto (1940–)
Argentine poet and political activist, exiled to Europe after the 1976 coup d’état.
Torre Nilsson, Leopoldo (1924–1978)
Argentine film director, writer, and producer, known for screen adaptations of Martín Fierro and works by Jorge Luis Borges and Adolfo Bioy Casares.
Torres-García, Joaquín (1874–1949)
Uruguayan-Catalan painter, sculptor, and writer, considered a major figure in avant-garde art, whose work included collaborations with architect Antoni Gaudí.
Troilo, Aníbal (1914–1975)
Argentine bandleader, bandoneon player, and composer, known for popular tangos and dance music.
Urondo, Francisco “Paco” (1930–1976)
Argentine writer, activist, and essayist, assassinated during the military dictatorship.
Urquiza, Justo José de (1801–1870)
Argentine politician and military general who served as president of the Argentine confederation from 1854 to 1860.
Vargas Llosa, Mario (1936–)
Peruvian writer, journalist, politician, and professor, awarded with the 2010 Nobel Prize in Literature.
Verbitsky, Horacio (1942–)
Argentine writer and journalist known for documentations of violence during the military dictatorship.
Viñas, David (1927–2011)
Argentine novelist and playwright, a critic of authoritarian government and director of the Institute of Argentine Literature.
Viñas, Ismael (1925–2014)
Argentine writer and critic, brother of David Viñas, known for important works analyzing Latin American culture and politics.
Vítolo, Alfredo (1910–1967)
Argentine lawyer and politician who served as Minister of the Interior during Arturo Frondizi’s presidency.
Walsh, Rodolfo (1927–1977)
Argentine author and activist, considered one of the first writers to develop investigative journalism, murdered during the military dictatorship.
Wernicke, Enrique (1915–1968)
Argentine short-story writer, playwright, novelist, and journalist who also worked for many years as a puppeteer.
Wilenski, Osías (1933–)
Argentine film director and Juilliard-trained composer, known for his film adaptation of Julio Cortázar’s “The Pursuer.”
Yrigoyen, Hipólito (1852–1933)
President of Argentina from 1916 to 1922 and from 1928 to 1930, known for activism in improving education, voting rights, and labor conditions for the working class.
About the Author,
Translator, and Introducer
RICARDO PIGLIA (Buenos Aires, 1940–2017), professor emeritus of Princeton University, is unanimously considered a classic of contemporary Spanish-language literature. He published five novels, including Artificial Respiration, The Absent City, and Target in the Night, as well as several collections of stories and criticism. Among the numerous prizes he received were the Premio de la Crítica, Premio Rómulo Gallegos, Premio Bartolomé March, Premio Casa de las Américas, Premio José Donoso, and Premio Formentor de las Letras.
ROBERT CROLL is a writer, translator, musician, and artist originally from Asheville, North Carolina. He first came to translation during his undergraduate studies at Amherst College, where he focused particularly on the short fiction of Julio Cortázar.
Ilan Stavans is the Publisher of Restless Books and the Lewis-Sebring Professor in Latin American and Latino Culture at Amherst College. His books include On Borrowed Words, Spanglish, Dictionary Days, The Disappearance, and A Critic’s Journey. He has edited The Norton Anthology of Latino Literature, the three-volume set Isaac Bashevis Singer: Collected Stories, The Poetry of Pablo Neruda, among dozens of other volumes. He is the recipient of numerous awards and honors, including a Guggenheim Fellowship, Chile’s Presidential Medal, and t
he Jewish Book Award. Stavans’s work, translated into a dozen languages, has been adapted for the stage and screen. He hosted the syndicated PBS television show Conversations with Ilan Stavans. He is a cofounder of the Great Books Summer Program at Amherst, Stanford, and Oxford.
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First published as Los diarios de Emilio Renzi: Años de formación by Editorial Anagrama, Barcelona, 2015
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