[Eric]

I hope Settembrini returns to this thread with more explanations. His remarks (along with those of Fausto) seem very informed. While others make lists on hearsay, you get the feeling that Settembrini knows what he's (she's?) talking about.

Gradually, from the various posts here, I'm beginning to get an idea of the names that count in Argentinian literature. All that remains is to locate them in some form of chronology and then start finding the translations into languages I can read.

I can put up with a few minor inaccuracies, but I like people who have opinions about writers, opinions supported by reasoning.. Also the names of literary groupings and movements are interesting to know. Authors of a feather flock together.

I am puzzled at some of Fausto's response to Settembrini. Far from dubbing him Naphta, I do think he read Settembrini's posting a little too hastily, e.g. "Chejfez is from Venezuala".