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About Roberto Arlt

Birth

1900

Death

1942

First book

1926

Years writing

100

Roberto Arlt was an Argentine novelist, storyteller, playwright, and journalist.

Roberto Arlt was a multifaceted figure who excelled as a novelist, playwright, and journalist.

Born in Buenos Aires in 1900, his work captures the essence of the social and urban life of his time.

Beyond his literary work, Arlt explored his role as an inventor, showing unusual technical curiosity.

His novel El juguete rabioso is considered one of the fundamental works of Argentine literature.

Through his chronicles and stories, Arlt masterfully portrayed the travels and customs of Buenos Aires society.