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José Saramago
José de Sousa Saramago, GColSE, is a Portuguese writer and received the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1998. His works, some of which can be considered fables, often present subversive views on historical events, emphasizing the artificial element. In 2003 Harold Bloom described Saramago as "the most talented novelist in the world today" and in 2010 declared that he regarded Saramago as "a permanent part of Western rule", while James Wood made the praise “in a distinctive tone in his novels because he told his novels as though he were both wise and ignorant.” Bloom and Saramago met when Saramago gave Bloom an honorary degree of honor. University of Coimbra; according to Bloom: "A warm acquaintance ensued, marked by exegesis concerning the gospel of Christ Jesus, continued through correspondence and at a subsequent meeting. in New York."
BornJosé de Sousa Saramago, November 16, 1922, Azinhaga, Santarém, Portugal
DiedJune 18, 2010, Tías, Lanzarote, Spain
OccupationWriter
NationalityPortuguese
Period1947–2010
Notable worksBaltasar and Blimunda (1982), The Year of the Death of Ricardo Reis (1984), The Gospel According to Jesus Christ (1991), Blindness (1995), All the Names (1997), The Double (2002), Death with Interruptions (2005)
Notable awardsCamões Prize (1995), Nobel Prize in Literature (1998)
SpousesIlda Reis (1944–1970, divorced), Pilar del Río (1988–2010, his death)

About José Saramago

Poet José Saramago was born on November 16, 1922 in Azinhaga, Portugal (He dies at the age of 87, on June 18, 2010).

In 1998, he was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature for his work as a poet and author from Portugal. The Gospel According to Jesus Christ (1991) and Blindness are two of his most well-known works (1995).

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José Saramago before becoming famous

José Saramago was born in the Zodiac sign Scorpio (The Scorpion), and 1922 is the year of the Chinese Zodiac Dog (狗).

He went to technical school and briefly worked as a vehicle mechanic before joining the Portuguese newspaper Diario de Noticias as an assistant editor.

Achievement of José Saramago

After publishing his debut novel, Land of Sin (1947), he didn't have the opportunity to publish another book for another 30 years.Long sentences, sometimes more than a page long, with no pauses for dialogue characterize his writing style.

José Saramago's Family, Spouse, Dating and Relationship

He was born into a peasant family in the Portuguese town of Azinhaga. He had a daughter with his wife, Pilar del Rio.

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José Saramago Collabed with

Blindness, a 2008 film starring Movie Actress Julianne Moore, Movie Actor Mark Ruffalo, and Movie Actress Alice Braga, was based on his novel.

José Saramago Income & Net worth

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Latest information about José Saramago updated on March 15 2023.