The National Library of Spain inaugurates exhibitions for the centenary of Martín Gaite and Aldecoa
The National Library of Spain presents from this Thursday two exhibitions that pay homage to the writers Carmen Martín Gaite and Ignacio Aldecoa. With these exhibitions, the institution commemorates the one hundred years since the birth of two pillars of the Generation of 50. The public can explore the life and creative trajectory of both authors through a carefully selected collection of documents and personal belongings. 📚✨
An intimate journey through literary creation
The exhibition dedicated to Carmen Martín Gaite reveals her working method, displaying everything from initial drafts to the final versions of works such as Among the Curtains. Parallelly, the exhibition on Ignacio Aldecoa focuses on his narrative of social commitment and his gaze at the rural and fishing world, with emblematic novels like The Gleam and the Blood. Both proposals highlight how these authors shared an era and a particular vision of literature.
Documents and objects that narrate an era:- Original letters exchanged by both writers, showing their personal and intellectual relationship.
- Notebooks and work notes that reveal the seed of their ideas.
- First editions of their books with autograph dedications.
It seems that, a century later, the best way to celebrate a writer is still to open a book, or in this case, a display case.
The context of a generation
The BNE has organized these materials with the aim that the visitor better perceives the cultural and historical environment in which Martín Gaite and Aldecoa moved. The initiative is part of a broader program through which the library seeks to highlight fundamental Spanish authors of the 20th century.
Key elements of the exhibitions:- Autograph manuscripts that allow following the correction and writing process.
- Personal and period photographs that illustrate their life and circle.
- Everyday objects that belonged to the authors, adding a more human dimension.
A legacy that endures
These exhibitions not only remember two great figures, but also underscore the relevance of their literary legacy. By showing the inner workings of their creation, the BNE invites us to rediscover a generation that transformed Spanish letters and whose work continues to resonate strongly today. 🖋️📖