Alejo Carpentier
Alejo Carpentier was a Cuban novelist and musicologist, celebrated for his influential works that explored magical realism. His literary contributions have shaped Latin American literature and inspired countless writers, establishing him as one of the great literary figures of the 20th century.
Born on Dec 26, 1904 (120 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 1 | 7.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 46,754,778 | 25,774 | $1,400,000 | 772$ |
| Costa Rica | 1 | 7.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 5,094,118 | 3,407 | $62,000 | 41$ |
| Dominican Republic | 1 | 8.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 10,847,910 | 8,175 | $89,000 | 67$ |
| Colombia | 1 | 7.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 50,882,884 | 28,300 | $350,000 | 195$ |
| Totals | 4 | 113,579,690 | 65,656 | $1,901,000 | 1,075$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
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Costa Rica:
Alejo Carpentier is quoted discussing the history of America as a chronicle of the real marvelous.
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Dominican Republic:
Alejo Carpentier reflects on the history of America as a chronicle of the real marvelous.
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Colombia:
Alejo Carpentier is recognized as a key figure in the Latin American literary 'boom'.
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Spain:
Alejo Carpentier is quoted on the history of America as a chronicle of the real marvelous.
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Costa Rica:
Alejo Carpentier is quoted in relation to the journey to Urueña.
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Venezuela:
Méndez Guédez references Alejo Carpentier's preference for a brilliant short story over a failed epic.
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Spain:
Alejo Carpentier proposed the notion of lo real maravilloso in literature.
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