Juan Gabriel Vásquez
Juan Gabriel Vásquez is a Colombian author known for his novels that explore themes of memory, history, and identity. His acclaimed works often reflect the complexities of Colombian society and its turbulent past. Vásquez gained international recognition with his novel 'The Sound of Things Falling,' which was translated into several languages and won multiple awards. He is celebrated for his lyrical prose and insightful commentary on contemporary issues in Latin America.
Born on Aug 09, 1973 (51 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 2 | 8.00 | 0.11% | +10% | 46,754,778 | 56,147 | $1,400,000 | 1,681$ |
| Colombia | 1 | 9.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 50,882,884 | 27,475 | $350,000 | 189$ |
| Costa Rica | 1 | 6.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 5,094,118 | 2,656 | $62,000 | 32$ |
| Totals | 4 | 102,731,780 | 86,278 | $1,812,000 | 1,902$ |
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Recent Mentions
Spain:
Juan Gabriel Vásquez is noted among the writers addressing the tragedy in Gaza.
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Spain:
Juan Gabriel Vásquez was one of the Latin American writers recognized at the festival Centroamérica Cuenta.
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Costa Rica:
Juan Gabriel Vásquez participated in a discussion about his novel at the event.
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Colombia:
Juan Gabriel Vásquez is celebrated for his literary genius.
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Colombia:
Juan Gabriel Vásquez is a Colombian novelist who has been compared to Mario Vargas Llosa and is set to take his seat in the Real Academia Española.
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Venezuela:
Juan Gabriel Vásquez is considered one of the most important Latin American writers of his generation.
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Colombia:
Juan Gabriel Vásquez's novel 'El ruido de las cosas al caer' won the Alfaguara prize in 2011.
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Spain:
Juan Gabriel Vásquez credits Vargas Llosa with inspiring his generation of writers to pursue literature.
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Spain:
Juan Gabriel Vásquez is a writer who reflects on the impact of Vargas Llosa's work on his own literary vocation.
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Mexico:
Juan Gabriel Vásquez has spoken about the influence of Vargas Llosa's novels on his own work.
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