The Ministry of Culture Buys the Personal Archive of Javier Marías for Half a Million Euros
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The acquisition includes the originals of his novels, drafts, correspondence and articles, while his widow has donated his personal library.
The National Library of Spain will incorporate the typed originals of his novels, with handwritten drafts and corrections, as well as articles and correspondence of the writer
The Ministry of Culture announced this Wednesday the acquisition of Javier Marías’ personal fund. With this purchase, agreed by half a million euros, and the donation of the writer’s widow, Carme López Rodríguez-Mercader, the National Library of Spain (BNE) will go on to guard the entire legacy of the author of ‘Corazón tan blanco’ and ‘Tu face amorrow’. The acquisition includes the original typewriters of his novels and his drafts with handwrit…
The original typewriters of his novels, with corrections by hand, will be kept in the National Library. His widow has also donated the writer’s library and his correspondence with other authors. More information: Ten essential books by Javier Marías
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The novels of Javier Marías can now be read also from their borders. From the discarded words, the corrected sentences by hand and the different versions that preceded the text finally published. The National Library of Spain (BNE) will incorporate into its collections the personal archive of the Madrid writer after an operation of the Ministry of Culture valued at half a million euros. To this acquisition is added the donation made by his widow…
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