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Marta Lynch
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Marta Lynch
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| Born | Marta Lía Frigerio 8 March 1925 Buenos Aires, Argentina |
| Died | 8 October 1985 (aged 60) Buenos Aires, Argentina |
| Occupation | Writer |
| Language | Spanish |
| Nationality | Argentine |
Marta Lynch was the pen name of Marta Lía Frigerio. She was an important Argentine writer born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on March 8, 1925. She passed away in the same city on October 8, 1985. Marta Lynch wrote many books, including seven novels and nine collections of short stories.
A Writer's Life
Marta Lynch grew up in Buenos Aires, Argentina. She studied philology at the University of Buenos Aires. Philology is the study of language and literature. She married a lawyer named Juan Manuel Lynch and they had two children.
In the 1950s and 1960s, Marta Lynch was part of a special group of women writers in Argentina. Other famous writers in this group included Silvina Bullrich and Beatriz Guido. Their books were very popular and sometimes caused a lot of discussion. A writer named Alberto Girri said that Marta Lynch was a unique writer. He admired her strong storytelling and how she created memorable characters.
Marta Lynch earned a degree in literature. She gave talks and lectures in many places, including countries in Europe and across the Americas like Mexico, Cuba, and Chile. She also wrote for a well-known newspaper called La Nación. She was even named one of the ten best storytellers in South America.
Political Views
Marta Lynch was interested in politics. Her political ideas changed over time. In November 1972, she was on the special plane that brought back Juan Perón to Argentina. He was a very important political leader in the country.
Her Family
Marta Lynch passed away in 1985. She is remembered by her children: Manuel Ramiro, who is an anthropologist; Enrique, who is a philosopher; and Marta Juana Lynch. She also had several grandchildren, including Deborah Francisca, Maria Josefina, Maria, Juan Manuel, Maria Carelli, Juan, and Catalina.
Her Books
Marta Lynch wrote many novels and collections of short stories. Here are some of her most famous works:
- La alfombra roja (The Red Rug), 1962
- Al vencedor (To the Victor), 1965
- Los cuentos tristes (Sad Stories), 1967
- La señora Ordóñez (Mrs. Ordóñez), 1968
- Cuentos de colores (Stories of Colors), 1970
- El cruce del río (River Crossing), 1972
- Un árbol lleno de manzanas (A Tree Full of Apples), 1974
- Los dedos de la mano (The Fingers of the Hand), 1976
- La penúltima versión de la Colorada Villanueva (The Penultimate Version of Red Villanueva), 1978
- Los años de fuego (The Years of Fire), 1980
- Informe bajo llave (Report Under Lock and Key), 1983
- No te duermas, no me dejes (Don't Fall Asleep, Don't Leave Me), 1985
See also
In Spanish: Marta Lynch para niños
- Lists of writers
