Jo Anne Engelbert Papers

Collection

Identifier: MSS 0648

Staff Only

Scope and Content

Three manuscript documents written by Macedonio Fernández consisting of thoughts, observations, and poetical notes, as well as three books on Macedonio Fernández, including translated writings and poems.

Dates

Creation: 1947 - 1991

Creator

Engelbert, Jo Anne (Person)

Language of Materials

Includes materials written in English and Spanish.

Access

The collection is open for research.

Biographical/Historical Note

Macedonio Fernandez (1874-1952), known by his first name, Macedonio, was an Argentinian writer and poet. After the death of his wife, Macedonio, a lawyer by profession, abandoned conventional living, including custody and care of his children, whom he sent to live with close relatives, to live an austere life. Macedonio was interested in philosophy, thinking, psychology, humour, and writing poetry and short stories. He was not, however, interested in publishing. Jorge Luis Borges, whose father had been friends with Macedonio, established his own friendship with Macedonio, visited him daily, published books about him, and rescued manuscript pages and other items scattered around Macedonio's apartment. Macedonio's son, Adolfo de Obieta, rescued many of his father's papers, and gathered into books for publication, including the publication of Macedonio's novel, Museo de la Novela Eterna.

Extent

0.21 Linear Feet (1 box)

Additional Description

Abstract

The collection contains three manuscript documents written by Macedonio Fernández consisting of thoughts, observations, and poetical notes, as well as three books on Macedonio Fernández, including translated writings and poems.