Luis García Montero
Luis García Montero is a renowned Spanish poet, literary critic, and essayist known for his contributions to contemporary poetry and his role as the director of the Instituto Cervantes. Born in Granada, García Montero's work often explores themes of identity, memory, and the passage of time, reflecting his deep engagement with both literature and culture. He has also expressed his views on the intersections between literature and sports, particularly football, emphasizing how both can shape human experience and identity. His recent discussion with former Argentine footballer Jorge Valdano highlighted the compatibility of literature and football, underlining their shared significance in personal and societal narratives.
Born on Apr 04, 1958 (67 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Argentina | 2 | 7.50 | 0.10% | +10% | 45,195,774 | 51,787 | $450,000 | 516$ |
| Spain | 2 | 6.00 | 0.11% | +10% | 46,754,778 | 56,147 | $1,400,000 | 1,681$ |
| Guatemala | 1 | 7.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 17,915,568 | 12,441 | $82,000 | 57$ |
| Totals | 5 | 109,866,120 | 120,375 | $1,932,000 | 2,254$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Spain:
Luis García Montero is cited as a poet who contributes to León de Aranoa's understanding of literature.
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Spain:
Luis García Montero was one of the friends Joaquín Sabina reflected on during his performance.
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Guatemala:
Luis García Montero is the director of the Instituto Cervantes.
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Argentina:
Luis García Montero is the director of the Cervantes Institute and participated in the homage to Montalbán.
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Argentina:
Luis García Montero is the director of the Instituto Cervantes and shared anecdotes about Borges during the event.
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Spain:
Luis García Montero composed a poem about the Iraq war that was recited by Miguel Ríos.
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Argentina:
Luis García Montero will discuss the relationship between the Pope, Borges, and literature.
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Argentina:
Luis García Montero will participate in an event focused on poets in co-official languages of Spain.
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Colombia:
Luis García Montero is a prominent Spanish author featured at the Filbo.
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Guatemala:
Luis García Montero praised Vargas Llosa's exemplary career and the quality of his novels.
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