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Angélica Gorodischer
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| Born | 28 July 1928 Buenos Aires, Argentina
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| Died | 5 February 2022 (aged 93) |
| Occupation | Writer |
Angélica Gorodischer (born July 28, 1928 – died February 5, 2022) was a famous writer from Argentina. She was well-known for her short stories. These stories covered many different types of writing. She wrote science fiction, fantasy, and even crime stories. She also wrote stories that looked at things from a women's perspective.
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About Angélica Gorodischer
Angélica Gorodischer was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on July 28, 1928. When she was eight years old, her family moved to Rosario. This city became very important to her. It often appeared in her books and stories. In 2007, the city of Rosario honored her. They gave her the title of "Illustrious Citizen." This means she was a very respected person from their city.
Her Most Famous Book: Kalpa Imperial
In countries where people speak English, Angélica Gorodischer is probably best known for her book Kalpa Imperial. This book was first published in Argentina in the early 1980s. A famous American writer named Ursula K. Le Guin translated it into English in 2003.
Kalpa Imperial is a collection of short stories. It tells the long history of a huge, imaginary empire. The stories are like fantasy tales, fables, and allegories. Fables are stories with a moral lesson. Allegories use characters and events to represent deeper ideas. Many people loved how she told these stories. They thought it was one of the best books of its kind from Argentina. It also became popular with English readers. Part of the book was even featured in an American story collection called Starlight 2.
Her Writing Style and Themes
Angélica Gorodischer wrote many books before Kalpa Imperial. Some of her earlier collections include Opus dos (1967), Bajo las jubeas en flor (1973), and Casta Luna Electrónica (1977).
As a science fiction writer, she often explored how power works between men and women. She looked at the good and bad sides of people in charge. She also wrote about leaders who were unfair or corrupt.
Gorodischer also wrote two detective novels. Her detective character was a smart, older woman. This character would sometimes get involved in exciting international mysteries. She first appeared in a short story called Floreros de alabastro, alfombras de Bokhara in 1985. Later, she showed up again in a different story called Jugo de mango (1988).
Angélica Gorodischer passed away on February 5, 2022. She was 93 years old.
Works and Translations
Angélica Gorodischer wrote many different types of books. She wrote novels, which are longer stories. She also wrote many collections of short stories. Her works often explored themes of power, society, and human relationships.
Books Translated into English
Several of Angélica Gorodischer's books have been translated so English speakers can enjoy them.
- Kalpa Imperial: The Greatest Empire That Never Was (2003), translated by Ursula K. Le Guin.
- Trafalgar (2013), translated by Amalia Gladhart.
- Prodigies (2015), translated by Sue Burke.
- Jaguars' Tomb (2021), translated by Amalia Gladhart.
See Also
In Spanish: Angélica Gorodischer para niños
