José Saramago
José Saramago was a Portuguese writer and Nobel laureate, known for his unique narrative style and philosophical depth. His works, such as 'Blindness' and 'The Gospel According to Jesus Christ', often challenge conventional storytelling and explore profound themes of existence and morality.
Born on Nov 16, 1922 (102 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brazil | 2 | 8.50 | 0.11% | +0% | 211,049,527 | 226,935 | $1,500,000 | 1,613$ |
| Portugal | 2 | 8.50 | 0.11% | +0% | 10,196,709 | 11,522 | $240,000 | 271$ |
| Totals | 4 | 221,246,236 | 238,457 | $1,740,000 | 1,884$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
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Portugal:
José Saramago is the Nobel Prize-winning author of 'The Year of Ricardo Reis'.
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Portugal:
António Ferreira adapted a work by José Saramago for his film Embargo.
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Brazil:
José Saramago is a Nobel Prize-winning author who wrote the preface for Salgado's book 'Terra'.
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Brazil:
José Saramago is a Nobel Prize-winning author who wrote the preface for Sebastião Salgado's book 'Terra'.
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Liechtenstein:
José Saramago is the only Portuguese language writer to have won the Nobel Prize in Literature.
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Portugal:
The Yellow Star Company presents A Noite de José Saramago as part of the festival.
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Iraq:
José Saramago is referenced regarding Latin American narratives.
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Spain:
José Saramago opined that some words retract and deny themselves due to their overwhelming meaning.
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Spain:
José Saramago is a Nobel Prize-winning author known for his impactful literary works.
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Canada:
For example, in José Saramago’s novel Blindness, during an epidemic in which the state imprisons people who have lost their sight, one group of detainees begins to assault and rape the others.
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