Carmen Balcells
Carmen Balcells was a renowned literary agent in Spain, instrumental in promoting and managing the works of various authors, including Hunter S. Thompson. Her influence on the literary market helped bring important countercultural texts to Spanish readers during a pivotal time.
Born on Jun 01, 1939 (85 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uruguay | 3 | 8.67 | 0.14% | +0% | 3,473,730 | 4,986 | $54,000 | 78$ |
| Spain | 3 | 8.00 | 0.12% | +0% | 46,754,778 | 58,395 | $1,400,000 | 1,749$ |
| Argentina | 2 | 7.50 | 0.08% | +0% | 45,195,774 | 37,152 | $450,000 | 370$ |
| Bolivia | 2 | 9.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 11,673,021 | 10,739 | $40,000 | 37$ |
| Mexico | 1 | 8.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 128,932,753 | 120,161 | $1,200,000 | 1,118$ |
| Honduras | 1 | 5.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 9,904,608 | 5,172 | $25,000 | 13$ |
| Peru | 1 | 6.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 32,971,846 | 14,442 | $230,000 | 101$ |
| Totals | 13 | 278,906,510 | 251,047 | $3,399,000 | 3,466$ |
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Recent Mentions
Bolivia:
Carmen Balcells is recognized as the most important literary agent in the Spanish language and played a crucial role in the Latin American Boom.
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Spain:
Carmen Balcells was a pioneering literary agent who revolutionized the representation of writers in the publishing industry.
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Argentina:
Carmen Balcells is known for her role in facilitating communication between Mario Vargas Llosa and Gabriel García Márquez.
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Peru:
Carmen Balcells is mentioned as Vargas Llosa's representative during a humorous exchange about the Nobel Prize.
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Uruguay:
Carmen Balcells is regarded as the most important literary agent in the Spanish language of the 20th century.
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Bolivia:
Carmen Balcells was a renowned literary agent who played a significant role in promoting Latin American authors.
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Spain:
Carmen Balcells was Vargas Llosa's literary agent who played a crucial role in his move to Barcelona.
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Mexico:
Carmen Balcells offered Vargas Llosa a fixed salary to focus on completing his novel 'Conversación en La Catedral'.
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Uruguay:
Carmen Balcells was a renowned literary agent who played a crucial role in promoting Latin American authors.
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Uruguay:
Balcells was a prominent literary agent who helped Vargas Llosa in his career.
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