Julio Cortázar
Julio Cortázar was an influential Argentine writer and translator known for his innovative narrative techniques and his contribution to the Latin American literary boom. His works, such as 'Hopscotch' and 'Blow-Up and Other Stories', often blend the fantastical with the everyday, reflecting his deep interest in the nature of reality and the act of storytelling itself.
Born on Aug 26, 1914 (111 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| Brazil | 1 | 9.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 211,049,527 | 199,858 | $1,500,000 | 1,420$ |
| Totals | 1 | 211,049,527 | 199,858 | $1,500,000 | 1,420$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
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Brazil:
Julio Cortázar's literary legacy continues to inspire writers worldwide.
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Mexico:
Julio Cortázar was a close friend of Luisa Valenzuela and a significant figure in Argentine literature.
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Costa Rica:
Julio Cortázar's works include the term 'andá rajá', meaning 'get out'.
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Spain:
Julio Cortázar is portrayed as a significant influence on Gonzalo Celorio's literary journey.
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Argentina:
Julio Cortázar was a prominent Argentine writer encountered during a trip to Amsterdam.
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Argentina:
Julio Cortázar gave the author a peripatetic interview and later another in Madrid.
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Argentina:
Julio Cortázar supported Raúl Barboza's acceptance in the Parisian music scene.
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Spain:
Daniel Otero Torres could not finish reading 'Bestiario' by Julio Cortázar.
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Switzerland:
Julio Cortázar worked as a translator at UNESCO after his Argentine passport was seized by the military.
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Peru:
Julio Cortázar is cited as a significant author from the Boom Latinoamericano that influenced Rosa Montero.
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