1. NATIONS OF THE AMERICAS: A
COUNTRY REPORT PART 2

2.  Some of Argentina’s best-known and influential authors
include Domingo Faustino Sarmiento, Jose Hernandez,
Jorge Luis Borges, Adolfo Bioy Casares, and Ernesto
Sabato. Some of the most well-known female authors
include Alfonsina Storni, Silvina Ocampo, Susana
Calandrelli, and Olga Orozco.
 Sarmiento’s works displayed aspects of sociology and
semiotics. He was part of the first generation of
intellectuals in Argentina.
 1837, Juan Cruz Varela published many works relating to
revolutionary spirit while remaining under the
paradoxical Spanish domain.
 Jose Marmol published the first Argentine novel titled
Amalia in 1851-1852.

3.  Spanish colonial architecture is seen throughout much of
Argentina, as well as French and Italian influences.
 Virginio Colombo, Francisco Gianotti, and Mario Palanti were
young Italian architects who helped design the Italian pavilion
for the Exposicion Internacional del Centenario in 1910. They
went on to be successful architects and much of their work was
conducted in Buenos Aires, including Art Nouveau.
 The Santa Felicitam Church was designed by Ernesto Bunge.
 The Central Post Office and Palace of Justice were designed by
Norbert Maillart.
 The National Congress and the Colon Opera House were
designed by Vittorio Meano.
 French neoclassical architecture arose during the second half of
the 20th century.
 Rationalist architecture arose after the 1930’s.

4.  Argentine cuisine reflects the cultural diversity of its people.
 Native Indians grew melons, squash, and sweet potatoes.
 Italians brought pizza and various pasta dishes that included
lasagna and spaghetti.
 The British settlers started the tradition of teatime.
 Argentina is known for its consumption of protein, especially
beef. In Patagonia, lamb and goat are preferred over beef.
 Empanadas are an Argentine staple with a wide variety of
fillings cheese, to vegetables, to meat.
 Dulce de leche is a national food that is commonly used to fill
cakes and pancakes but is also spread over toasted bread for
breakfast or served over ice cream.
 Mate is the traditional drink of choice in Argentina.
 Wine, coffee, and tea are all important staples.
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