José Luís Peixoto
José Luís Peixoto, born in 1974, is a celebrated Portuguese writer, playwright, and poet known for his distinctive sense of humor and often absurdist themes. His notable works include 'Nenhum olhar,' 'Cemitério de pianos,' and 'Galveias,' which have garnered critical acclaim and numerous awards. Peixoto's writing is characterized by its exploration of the human condition, often blending poignant insights with whimsical narratives.
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Recent news mentions
José Luís Peixoto is a writer who supported the White Window for Peace initiative.
No Dia Internacional da Paz, janelas do país cobrem-se de branco pelo fim da guerra | Questões sociais
Portugal· 2025-09-20
José Luís Peixoto is recognized as a prominent author participating in the Porto Book Fair.
Livros, festas e estátuas vivas: seis ideias para pôr a família a mexer | LazerPortugal· 2025-08-29
José Luís Peixoto is one of the authors demanding an immediate ceasefire in Palestine.
Cerca de 200 autores de língua portuguesa exigem cessar-fogo imediato na Palestina | LiteraturaPortugal· 2025-05-30
José Luís Peixoto is participating in the LeV festival with various literary activities.
O que fazer neste fim-de-semana? Espreitar Moinhos Abertos e Torrão Doce | LazerPortugal· 2025-04-04
José Luís Peixoto is bringing his novel O Almoço de Domingo to the Leipzig Book Fair.
Autores portugueses na Feira do Livro de Leipzig esperam atrair públicos diferentes | Feira do livro de LeipzigPortugal· 2025-03-22
José Luís Peixoto is confirmed to participate in the LeV festival this year.
O festival literário LeV terá Joumana Haddad e Jenny Kleeman entre os convidados | LivrosPortugal· 2025-03-21
José Luís Peixoto is the playwright of the new theatrical text 'Fica Lá'.
Palcos da semana: Pessoa por Wilson, dança que escava e teatro de boca cheia | P2Portugal· 2025-03-02
José Luís Peixoto contributes to a literary festival with his work.
O que fazer? Terça é dia de ver a magia submersa e a beleza do real | LazerPortugal· 2025-02-17
José Luís Peixoto is an author invited to participate in the new literary festival in Penacova.
Palcos da semana: danças com a morte, livros, uma purga e Bezegol | P2Portugal· 2025-02-16
José Luís Peixoto is the curator of the event.
O que fazer? Quinta é dia de viajar em Latitudes e ver Dom Quixote em pontas | LazerPortugal· 2025-02-12
José Luís Peixoto is a Portuguese writer, playwright, and poet celebrated for his charming books and unique humor that often borders on the absurd.
Rosa Montero e José Luís Peixoto: aproximações literárias
Liechtenstein· 2025-02-12
