Outsider Everywhere: Witold Gombrowicz in Argentina - Mercedes Halfon painting Can there be a method

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Outsider Everywhere: Witold Gombrowicz in Argentina - Mercedes Halfon painting Can there be a methodIn August 1939, a ship flying the Polish flag docked in Buenos Aires. On board was a delegation of businessmen, diplomats and journalists. Days later, the captain received orders to return home with all crew and passengers in light of the imminent outbreak of the Second World War. But one man, fascinated by the city, chose to stay at the very last minute. Thus began the unexpected twenty four year Argentine exile of one of the twentieth centurys major