César Aira

César Aira (born 1949) is an Argentine writer, translator and novelist.

Also recorded as Cesar Aira.

Overview

Recorded at birth as César Tomás Aira González.

Born at Coronel Pringles in 1949.

In detail

the recorded working language is Spanish.

Subjects and genres recorded for the work are drama fiction and essay. Jorge Luis Borges, Osvaldo Lamborghini and Marcel Duchamp are recorded as an influence.

Residence is recorded at Flores.

Works named in the authority record are How I Became a Nun.

Distinctions recorded are Guggenheim Fellowship, Manuel Rojas Ibero-American Narrative Award, Konex Award and Prix Formentor.

Sources

Each source is named with the standing the house places on it, so the evidence can be weighed rather than taken on trust.

  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “César Aira”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q166590: César Aira

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