Mariano Betelu collection of Witold Gombrowicz, 1953-1997.

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Mariano Betelu collection of Witold Gombrowicz, 1953-1997.

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Collection consists of correspondence, manuscripts, and drawings by or relating to Polish author Witold Gombrowicz. The correspondence contains letters between Gombrowicz and Betelu dating from 1958 to 1969, with approximately 109 pieces of correspondence from Gombrowicz to Betelu, dating from 1958 to 1969, and 82 pieces of correspondence from Betelu to Gombrowicz, many with drawings, dating from 1958 to 1962. In letters to Betelu, Gombrowicz discusses both literary and personal subjects, such as the publication and critical reception of his work, meetings with other writers, and trips. The letters also detail the close relationship between the two men. The manuscripts include an uncorrected typescript carbon draft of the prologue to the first volume of Gombrowicz's published diary, in Spanish, as well as draft fragments from the diary, and a corrected typescript carbon draft to an account entitled "El diario del Rio Parana." In addition, there are 13 pen and ink sketches by Betelu, all relating to Gombrowicz, dating from 1975 to 1997.

0.21 linear feet (1 box)

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Betelú, Mariano

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Mariano Betelu, Argentinian artist and friend of Witold Gombrowicz. Witold Gombrowicz (1904-1969), Polish emigré novelist and author. From the description of Mariano Betelu collection of Witold Gombrowicz, 1953-1997. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 702180361 ...

Gombrowicz, Witold

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Witold Gombrowicz (1904-1969), Polish emigre novelist and author. From the description of Witold Gombrowicz archive, 1902-1998. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 702153258 Witold Gombrowicz was one of the most influential Polish writers of the 20th century, author of novels, plays, short stories, essays, and a diary. The following chronology lists the dates of key events in his life and the dates of first publication of works in Polish: 1904...