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José Saramago

Writing
87 years oldAzinhaga, Santarém, Portugal

Biography

José de Sousa Saramago was a Portugese author and recipient of the 1998 Nobel Prize in Literature. His works, some of which can be seen as allegories, commonly present subversive perspectives on historic events, emphasizing the theopoetic human factor.

Personal Details

Born
November 16, 1922 - June 18, 2010 (age 87)
Gender
Male
Place of Birth
Azinhaga, Santarém, Portugal
Known For
Writing