Adolfo Bioy Casares
Adolfo Bioy Casares: A Life of Imagination
Full Name and Common Aliases
Adolfo Bioy Casares was born on September 29, 1914, in Buenos Aires, Argentina. He is commonly known as Adolfo Bioy.
Birth and Death Dates
September 29, 1914 - March 14, 1999
Nationality and Profession(s)
Argentine writer, editor, literary critic, translator, and poet.
Early Life and Background
Adolfo Bioy Casares was born into a wealthy family in Buenos Aires. His father, Adolfo Bioy, was a successful businessman, and his mother, Celeste Casares, was from a family of intellectuals. Bioy's early life was marked by a love for reading and writing, which he developed under the influence of his parents. He spent much of his childhood in Europe, where he was exposed to various cultures and languages.
Major Accomplishments
Bioy's literary career spanned over five decades, during which he made significant contributions to Argentine literature. Some of his notable accomplishments include:
Literary Criticism: Bioy was an influential literary critic who wrote for several prominent publications in Argentina. He reviewed works by notable authors such as Jorge Luis Borges and Ernesto Sabato.
Novels and Short Stories: Bioy's own writing was characterized by a blend of science fiction, fantasy, and realism. Some of his most famous novels include "The Invention of Morel" and "Memories of the Future".
Editorial Work: Bioy co-founded the publishing house Editorial Sur with Jorge Luis Borges in 1946.Notable Works or Actions
Some of Adolfo Bioy Casares' notable works and actions include:
The Invention of Morel: This 1940 novel is considered one of Bioy's most important works. The story revolves around an inventor who creates a perfect replica of his lost love, only to discover that it may be more than just a simulation.
* Memories of the Future: This 1954 novel is a collection of short stories that explore the intersection of science fiction and fantasy.
Impact and Legacy
Adolfo Bioy Casares' impact on Argentine literature cannot be overstated. He was an influential figure in the country's literary scene, known for his innovative style and exploration of new themes. His works have been translated into numerous languages and continue to inspire writers around the world.
Why They Are Widely Quoted or Remembered
Adolfo Bioy Casares is widely quoted and remembered for his insightful critiques of literature and his own imaginative storytelling. His unique blend of science fiction, fantasy, and realism has made him a beloved figure in Argentine literature.
Quotes by Adolfo Bioy Casares
People are cagey, they don’t like to get involved. And they always side with the one who is trying to get away.
Never hope, to avoid disappointment; consider myself dead, to keep from dying.
Llega un momento en la vida en que, haga uno lo que haga, solamente aburre. Queda entonces una manera de recuperar el prestigio: morir.
Todo lo que he escrito sobre mi destino – con esperanzas o con temor, en broma o en serio – me mortifica.
Revolution: Political movement which gets many people´s hopes up, let´s even more people down, makes almost everybody uncomfortable, and a few, extraordinarily rich. It is widely held in high regard.
To be on an island inhabited by artificial ghosts was the most unbearable of nightmares,- to be in love with one of those images was worse than being in love with a ghost (perhaps we always want the person we love to have the existenceof a ghost).