Antonio di Benedetto facts for kids
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Antonio di Benedetto
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Antonio di Benedetto around 1979
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| Born | Antonio di Benedetto 2 November 1922 Mendoza, Argentina |
| Died | 10 October 1986 (aged 63) Buenos Aires, Argentina |
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| Period | 1953-1986 |
| Notable works | Zama (1956) |
Antonio di Benedetto (born November 2, 1922 – died October 10, 1986) was a talented writer from Argentina. He wrote novels, short stories, and worked as a journalist. He is known for his unique writing style and deep stories.
Becoming a Writer
Antonio di Benedetto started writing and publishing stories when he was a teenager. He was inspired by famous writers like Fyodor Dostoevsky and Luigi Pirandello. His first collection of short stories was called Mundo Animal. It came out in 1952 and won important awards.
He wrote five novels during his career. Many critics consider his novel Zama, published in 1956, to be his most important work. Another interesting novel is El silenciero (1964), which means "The Silentiary." In this book, he wrote about how much he disliked loud noises. Some people have compared his writing to other well-known authors like Julio Cortázar.
In 1976, Argentina was under a military government. During this time, Antonio di Benedetto faced difficulties and was held captive. After about a year, he was released and moved to Spain. He later returned to Argentina in 1984. He traveled a lot and won many awards for his writing. However, he did not become as famous worldwide as some other Latin American writers. This might be because his books were not translated into many languages.
His Books
Here are some of Antonio di Benedetto's main works:
- Mundo animal (Animal World). This was his first collection of short stories, published in 1952.
- Zama. This novel came out in 1956 and is often seen as his most important work.
- El silenciero. Published in 1964, this novel explores his strong dislike for noise.
- Las suicidas. This book was published in 1969.
Movies from His Books
His novel Zama was made into a movie in 2017. The film was directed by Lucrecia Martel, an Argentine director. It was very well-received by critics.
See also
In Spanish: Antonio Di Benedetto para niños
