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Ricardo Güiraldes centenary commemorations
Overview
Commemorations are underway in San Antonio de Areco to mark the centenary of Ricardo Güiraldes’ novel, ‘Don Segundo Sombra’.
To honor the publication, the Universidad Nacional de San Antonio de Areco and the local municipality released a facsimile edition of the book. This replica, consisting of 1,000 copies, preserves the original 1926 typography and layout of the Proa publishing house. The project was part of the ‘Centenarios Güiraldeanos’, a series of events marking the 140th anniversary of the author’s birth and the upcoming centenary of his death.
Further literary events were held featuring officials from the Academia Argentina de Letras. These gatherings focused on the cultural significance of the novel, which transitioned gaucho themes from poetry into prose. Discussions included comparative readings and analyses of the work’s literary nature, noting its global impact through various translations and its 1969 film adaptation.
Entities
San Antonio de Areco · Don Segundo Sombra · Jorge Luis Borges · Academia Argentina de Letras · Ricardo Güiraldes
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[CULTURE] 2 sourcesSan Antonio de Areco hosts literary event honoring Ricardo Güiraldes
Writers and the Academia Argentina de Letras met in San Antonio de Areco to honor Ricardo Güiraldes and his landmark novel, ‘Don Segundo Sombra’, exploring its legacy in Argentine literature.
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[CULTURE] 2 sourcesSan Antonio de Areco releases facsimile edition of Don Segundo Sombra
The Universidad Nacional de San Antonio de Areco and local authorities have released a facsimile edition of Ricardo Güiraldes’ ‘Don Segundo Sombra’ to celebrate the 100th anniversary of its original publication
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diariocol.com.ar · eldia.com · elregionaldigital.com.ar · infoban.com.ar