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Bernardo Atxaga

Writing
74 years oldAsteasu, Gipuzkoa, Basque Country

Biography

Bernardo Atxaga, pseudonym of Jose Irazu Garmendia, is a Basque writer and self-translator. His book of short stories, 'Obabakoak' ('Individuals and things of Obaba'), published in 1988 won him much fame and several prizes. So far, the book has been translated into more than 25 languages.

Personal Details

Born
July 27, 1951
Gender
Male
Place of Birth
Asteasu, Gipuzkoa, Basque Country
Known For
Writing

Also Known As

Jose Irazu
Joseba Irazu