Leopoldo Marechal facts for kids
Leopoldo Marechal (born June 11, 1900 – died June 26, 1970) was a very important writer from Argentina in the 20th century. He wrote many different kinds of books, including poems, novels, and essays. His most famous novel is Adam Buenosayres.
What Leopoldo Marechal Wrote
Leopoldo Marechal wrote many books during his life. His works include collections of poems, long stories called novels, and essays where he shared his thoughts.
His Poems
Marechal started his writing career by publishing poetry. His poems often explored deep ideas about life and love. Here are some of his poetry collections:
- Los Aguiluchos (1922)
- Días Como Flechas (1926)
- Odas para el hombre y la mujer (1929)
- Laberinto de amor (1936)
- Cinco poemas australes (1937)
- El centauro (1940)
- Sonetos a Sophía (1940)
- Canto de San Martín o Cantata Sanmartiniana (1950)
- Heptamerón (1966)
- El poema de Robot (1966)
- Poema de la Física (published after he died)
His Novels
Marechal also wrote several important novels. These longer stories are known for their complex characters and interesting plots.
- Adam Buenosayres (Adán Buenosayres) (1948) - This is his most famous book. It tells the story of a character named Adán in Buenos Aires.
- El banquete de Severo Arcángelo (1965)
- Megafón, o, La guerra (1970)
Translated Novels
Some of Marechal's novels have been translated into other languages. This allows people around the world to read his stories.
- Adán Buenosayres (French translation by Patrice Toulat, published in Paris, 1995)
- Adán Buenosayres (Italian translation by Nicola Jacchia, published in Florence, 2010)
- Adán Buenosayres (English translation by Norman Cheadle, published in 2014)
His Essays
Besides poems and novels, Marechal wrote essays. These are shorter pieces of writing where he shared his ideas and opinions on different topics.
- Historia de la calle Corrientes (1937)
- Vida de Santa Rosa de Lima (1943)
- Cuaderno de navegación (1966)
See also
In Spanish: Leopoldo Marechal para niños
