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 (110 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uruguay | 5 | 8.80 | 0.24% | +0% | 3,473,730 | 8,310 | $54,000 | 129$ |
| Argentina | 4 | 6.50 | 0.16% | +20% | 45,195,774 | 89,166 | $450,000 | 888$ |
| Guatemala | 4 | 8.50 | 0.24% | +0% | 17,915,568 | 42,912 | $82,000 | 196$ |
| Bolivia | 4 | 8.50 | 0.18% | +0% | 11,673,021 | 21,477 | $40,000 | 74$ |
| Spain | 4 | 7.75 | 0.17% | +0% | 46,754,778 | 77,860 | $1,400,000 | 2,331$ |
| Ireland | 2 | 8.50 | 0.09% | +0% | 5,030,000 | 4,290 | $5,100 | 4$ |
| Costa Rica | 2 | 6.50 | 0.10% | +0% | 5,094,118 | 5,235 | $62,000 | 64$ |
| Brazil | 2 | 8.50 | 0.09% | +0% | 211,049,527 | 183,681 | $1,500,000 | 1,305$ |
| Colombia | 2 | 8.50 | 0.08% | +0% | 50,882,884 | 42,994 | $350,000 | 296$ |
| Venezuela | 2 | 8.00 | 0.11% | +0% | 28,435,943 | 31,438 | $48,000 | 53$ |
| Mexico | 1 | 7.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 128,932,753 | 120,161 | $1,200,000 | 1,118$ |
| Dominican Republic | 1 | 9.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 10,847,910 | 6,270 | $89,000 | 51$ |
| Peru | 1 | 8.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 32,971,846 | 14,442 | $230,000 | 101$ |
| Paraguay | 1 | 6.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 7,132,538 | 3,070 | $38,000 | 16$ |
| Italy | 1 | 6.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 60,461,826 | 23,237 | $2,000,000 | 769$ |
| Greece | 1 | 8.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 10,423,054 | 4,604 | $190,000 | 84$ |
| Liechtenstein | 1 | 7.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 38,137 | 19 | $6,900 | 3$ |
| Monaco | 1 | 7.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 39,242 | 31 | $7,800 | 6$ |
| Totals | 39 | 676,352,649 | 679,197 | $7,752,800 | 7,488$ |
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Colombia:
Julio Cortázar is celebrated for his novel 'Rayuela', a cornerstone of the 'boom'.
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Bolivia:
Julio Cortázar is known for his innovative narrative style and is a key figure in the Latin American Boom.
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Venezuela:
Julio Cortázar was revered by Vargas Llosa for his innate creativity.
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Peru:
Julio Cortázar was another prominent author of the Latin American boom mentioned in relation to Vargas Llosa.
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Spain:
Julio Cortázar was the oldest member of the generation that marked Latin American literature.
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Uruguay:
Julio Cortázar is often mentioned alongside Vargas Llosa and García Márquez as a key figure of the Boom.
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Bolivia:
Julio Cortázar was an Argentine writer known for his innovative narrative style.
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Bolivia:
Julio Cortázar was an influential Argentine writer associated with the Latin American literary Boom.
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Bolivia:
Julio Cortázar was a contemporary writer and friend of Mario Vargas Llosa.
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Guatemala:
Julio Cortázar is recognized as a significant figure in Latin American literature.
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